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Select the correct option: Her interpretation was diametrically ________ to the accepted doctrine.

1. adverse
2. averse
3. inverse
4. opposed

Correct answer: opposed

Solution

The standard expression is 'diametrically opposed', meaning completely contrary. The other options do not form the correct collocation with 'diametrically'.

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