Antonyms · Question 24 · Medium

Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to HOSTILE.

  1. Aggressive
  2. Hasty
  3. Friendly
  4. Hollow
Answer and explanation

Answer: C. Friendly

Explanation: Hostile means unfriendly or antagonistic; friendly is the opposite. Aggressive is close in meaning to hostile.

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