Question

Choose the word that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning (antonym) to the word: BENEVOLENT

• A. Generous
• B. Kind
• C. Malevolent
• D. Cheerful

Hint:

Benevolent means good-willed; its antonym carries the sense of ill will.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Root clue.
The prefix bene means good and male means bad. So benevolent (good will) is opposed by malevolent (bad will).
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