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Find out the antonym of the underlined word in each of the following sentence. One does not feel wise, braver or more optimistic.

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Question

Find out the antonym of the underlined word in each of the following sentence.

One does not feel wise, braver or more optimistic.

Options

  • opportunistic

  • cheerful

  • realistic

  • pessimistic

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Solution

pessimistic

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Samacheer Kalvi English Class 12 TN Board
Chapter 2.1 A Nice Cup of Tea
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