Choose the best antonym for the underlined (quoted) word from the given options. Water has long been considered as the 'elixir' of life.
Question and options
Choose the best antonym for the underlined (quoted) word from the given options.
Water has long been considered as the 'elixir' of life.
- medicine
- precious
- poison
- impotent
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - poison
Elixir of life is something that sustains life or cures all ills; its opposite is poison. Medicine and precious are near-synonyms or unrelated.
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