Question

Choose the word/phrase which is opposite in meaning to the italicized word/phrase in the sentence-
The minister was accused of indulging in nepotism.
a. Impartiality
b. Hatred
c. Condemnation
d. Indifference

Answer 1

Hint: Nepotism means using power or influence to give unfair advantage to your family, especially by giving them jobs.

Complete answer:
Nepotism justified as favouritism (as in appointment to a job) based on kinship accused the company of fostering it in promotions. For example: The pope was naturally proud of his family and had practiced nepotism from the outset.
Now, we will examine options given below to find out the correct answers:
- Option 'a' is Impartiality. Impartiality means equal treatment of all rivals or disputants, fairness. For example: If you’re in a contest, you’d better hope the judges are impartial.
- Option 'b' is Hatred. Hatred means a very strong feeling of not liking somebody/something. For example: He had an irrational fear and hatred of foreigners.
- Option 'c' is Condemnation. Condemnation means the act condemning something, a statement that condemns. For example: The bombing brought condemnation from all around the world.
- Option 'd' is Indifference. Indifference means a lack of interest or feeling towards something/ somebody. For example: He has always shown indifference to the needs of others.

> As we have analysed all the given options, we can easily figure out the correct answer. The opposite of the word "nepotism" is "impartiality". Hence, the correct option is 'a'.

Note: Nepotism basically comes from a latin word nepo(nephew), which means supporting one's nephew whereas hatred is having an unpleasant feeling towards someone.