2019 · Q42
Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word. Select the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
Sentence: Religious fundamentalists often consider the followers of other religions to be heretics.
Underlined word: heretics
EnglishAntonyms
- Adissenter
- Bbeliever
- Crenegade
- Dapostate
Explanation
A "heretic" holds beliefs opposing orthodox doctrine. A "believer" — one who accepts the orthodox faith — is the opposite. "Dissenter", "renegade", and "apostate" are synonyms of heretic. Hence (B).