2017 · Q120
Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
In those days many monarchs enjoyed vast **ecclesiastical** powers.
EnglishAntonyms
- Apermanent
- Btemporal
- Ccontemporary
- Dconstitutional
Explanation
'Ecclesiastical' means relating to the Church - the spiritual domain. Its classic antonym is 'temporal', relating to worldly as opposed to spiritual affairs. 'Permanent' opposes temporary, 'contemporary' means of the same time, and 'constitutional' relates to a constitution. Hence option B.