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.
It is the general reaction of some people to **denounce** any new proposal by enthusiastic professionals.
- Acriticise
- Bcensure
- Ccomment
- Dappreciate
Explanation
'Denounce' means to publicly condemn, criticize, or censure. The antonym must mean to praise. Option (d) 'appreciate' means to value or praise, the opposite of denouncing. Options (a) 'criticise', (b) 'censure' are synonyms, while (c) 'comment' is neutral. The reaction was to condemn proposals; appreciate would welcome them. Hence option D is correct. Cross-checked with Oswaal CDS Yearwise Solved Papers.