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NDA 2017 GAT · English · Antonyms · hard

Choose the word most opposite in meaning to the word 'MAGNANIMOUS'.

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Choose the word most opposite in meaning to the word 'MAGNANIMOUS'.
  1. A. Noble
  2. B. Gracious
  3. C. Petty
  4. D. Forgiving
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Answer: (C) Petty

Magnanimous means generous and forgiving, especially towards a rival. The opposite is 'petty', meaning small-minded and unwilling to overlook slights. The other three words all reflect the same generous spirit. Read the question carefully, since the synonym of the word is almost always included among the options as a deliberate distractor.
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