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Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. COVETOUS

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Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. COVETOUS
aBenevolent
bAcquisitive
cAvaricious
dMercenary
✓ Correct answer: a) Benevolent
ExplanationCovetous: Having or showing a great desire to possess something, typically something belonging to someone else.First, let's understand the meanings of the given words: Benevolent: Well-meaning and kindly; charitable Acquisitive: Excessively interested in acquiring money or material things Avaricious: Having or showing an extreme greed for wealth or material gain Mercenary: A professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army Hence, the correct answer is "Benevolent".

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