He used to be known among his colleagues for his <u>righteousness</u>.
Directions (Q. Nos. 11 to 20) : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
- A. iniquity ✓
- B. ingenuity
- C. absorptivity
- D. incredulity
Correct Answer: A. iniquity
Explanation
Righteousness refers to the quality of being morally right, whereas iniquity means immoral or grossly unfair behavior.
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