In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. from the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence False withness castigate rather than....the accused
A. expose B. appease C. punish D. exonerate
Correct Answer: D
Explanation
castigate; to reprimand or scold (someone) severely of a blame. exonerate; to clear, free or absolve (someone) from blame for a fault or wrongdoing.