Choose the option opposite in meaning to the words underlined.
The policeman looked at the face of the robber and saw tell-tale sign of dyed-in-the convict
The policeman looked at the face of the robber and saw tell-tale sign of dyed-in-the convict
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Correct Answer: Option E
Explanation:
Correct Answer: E. innocent
The phrase "dyed-in-the-wool convict" suggests someone who is firmly established in their criminal ways, implying that the robber is a hardened, habitual offender.
To find the opposite meaning, we need an option that indicates the opposite of being a hardened criminal:
- E. Innocent directly contrasts with the idea of being a dyed-in-the-wool (hardened) convict. It suggests that the person is free from guilt or wrongdoing.
The other options (A, B, C, D) all describe characteristics associated with being hardened or lacking remorse, which are not opposite to the underlined phrase.
Correct Answer: E. innocent
The phrase "dyed-in-the-wool convict" suggests someone who is firmly established in their criminal ways, implying that the robber is a hardened, habitual offender.
To find the opposite meaning, we need an option that indicates the opposite of being a hardened criminal:
- E. Innocent directly contrasts with the idea of being a dyed-in-the-wool (hardened) convict. It suggests that the person is free from guilt or wrongdoing.
The other options (A, B, C, D) all describe characteristics associated with being hardened or lacking remorse, which are not opposite to the underlined phrase.