HOTS English Primary 3 Vocabulary

Choose the word that is MOST NEARLY OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in this sentence: "The diplomat's measured response to the crisis was praised by both sides."

A reckless
B deliberate
C calm
D calculated
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Step 1: Measured in this context means careful, restrained, and deliberate — not emotional or hasty. Step 2: The antonym of measured (careful and restrained) is reckless (acting without care or caution). Step 3: Deliberate, calm, and calculated all share the meaning of being careful, making them synonyms of measured, not antonyms. Answer: reckless

Correct answer: reckless

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