Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
Polygamy is very common in Africa, whereas the only acceptable form of marriage in Europe is.....
A
bigamy
B
celibacy
C
polyandry
D
ordination
E
monogamy
Verified Correct Answer: E.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The underlined word is "polygamy", which means the practice of having more than one wife or husband at the same time. Monogamy is the direct opposite. It means the practice of being married to only one person at a time.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23972)