Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
After fifty years, he could not find anyone who was contemporary with him at college.
A
strange to
B
belonged to
C
friendly with
D
contested against
Verified Correct Answer: A.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word "contemporary" in this context refers to someone who was in the same time period or era, especially with regard to education. Therefore, the opposite of "contemporary" would be someone who is "strange to" or not associated with that time period. Hence, the correct option is: A. strange to
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11928)