Question

question 4
which is the closest antonym for the word compassionate, as it is used in the article?
a. fearless
b. restless
c. pitiless
d. endless

Explanation:

To find the antonym of "compassionate" (meaning showing sympathy/kindness), we analyze each option:

• A. "fearless" means brave, not related to compassion.
• B. "restless" means uneasy, not related to compassion.
• C. "pitiless" means lacking pity or compassion, so it's the antonym.
• D. "endless" means without end, not related to compassion.

Answer:

C. pitiless