In each of the following sentences there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word
Although Paul had been accused of the crime he was later____________
A. discharged B. released C. exonerated D. dismissed
Correct Answer: C
Explanation
To exonerate someone from a crime is to show or state that someone is not guilty of something. hence, he is free.
