Question

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benign is most opposite in meaning to ______.
a. amiable
b. gentle
c. harmful
d. kindly

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the meaning of "benign" (harmless, gentle, kind) and the options:

• A. "amiable" means friendly, similar to benign in positive tone.
• B. "gentle" means mild, close to benign's meaning.
• C. "harmful" means causing damage, opposite of benign (harmless).
• D. "kindly" means warm - hearted, similar to benign.

So the opposite of benign is harmful.

Answer:

C. harmful