Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The officer asked for a more temperate assessment of the matter.
A
extreme
B
moderate
C
radical
D
humane
Verified Correct Answer: A.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The underlined word "temperate" means mild, moderate or restrained. An opposite meaning would be something intense or excessive, which is best represented by "extreme".
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11236)