Our professor was <u>perplexed</u> by the answers we wrote in the examination.
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. misled
- B. enlightened ✓
- C. confused
- D. befuddled
Correct Answer: B. enlightened
Explanation
Perplexed means completely baffled or very puzzled. Enlightened means having greater knowledge, understanding, or clarity, which is the opposite.
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