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Select the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word in the following sentence. The teammates made several jibes at the opponent team members during the interview.

1. Consolation
2. Mockery
3. Inspiration
4. Contradict

Correct answer: Contradict

Solution

“Jibes” means mocking or taunting remarks. The closest opposite among the options is “contradict,” which means to oppose or deny, unlike mockery or consolation.

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