2020 · Q100
Each item in this section consists of sentences with an underlined word followed by four words or group of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
He is one of the **confidants** of the leader and can influence the decision of the government.
EnglishAntonyms
- Aopponents
- Bintimate
- Cclose friend
- Dcolleague
Explanation
'Confidants' are trusted close friends to whom secrets are confided — their opposite is 'opponents'. 'Friends', 'associates' and 'intimates' are all synonyms of confidants. Hence (A) opponents is correct.