Replace the underlined word with a synonym. Their hostile looks showed that he was not a welcome visitor.
Question and options
Replace the underlined word with a synonym.
Their hostile looks showed that he was not a welcome visitor.
- friendly
- unfriendly
- indifferent
- persistent
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - unfriendly
'Hostile' means showing ill will, i.e. unfriendly, which fits 'he was not a welcome visitor'. 'Friendly' is the opposite; 'indifferent' and 'persistent' change the meaning.
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