Antonyms · Question 15 · Hard
In the sentence below, choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to TEPID. The committee's response to the proposal was tepid.
- Lukewarm
- Delayed
- Brief
- Enthusiastic
Answer and explanation
Answer: D. Enthusiastic
Explanation: Used figuratively, tepid means showing little enthusiasm; its opposite is enthusiastic. Lukewarm is a synonym.
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