Directions: Choose the word/phrase nearest in meaning to the underlined part (shown in quotes). He wrote a 'scathing' review of the prize-winning work.
Question and options
Directions: Choose the word/phrase nearest in meaning to the underlined part (shown in quotes).
He wrote a 'scathing' review of the prize-winning work.
- Biased
- Scornful
- Unbalanced
- Subjective
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - Scornful
A 'scathing' review is severely and bitterly critical, i.e. scornful. Biased, unbalanced or subjective describe fairness, not harsh contempt.
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