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which two words are the closest antonyms, as theyre used in the article?
a. opponents and teammates
b. protective and characteristic
c. appreciative and thankful
d. community and country
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Explanation:

Antonyms are words with opposite meanings. Analyzing each option:

• Option A: "Opponents" are people who compete against one another, while "teammates" are people who work together on the same side; these are direct opposites.
• Option B: "Protective" means guarding against harm, "characteristic" means a distinguishing feature; these are not opposites.
• Option C: "Appreciative" and "thankful" both mean feeling gratitude; they are synonyms, not antonyms.
• Option D: "Community" is a local group of people, "country" is a larger national entity; they are related but not opposites.

Answer:

A. Opponents and teammates