In the question below select the word opposite in meaning to the underlined:

A book on style without abundant example seems to me as ineffectual as a book on biology without abundant illustration

  • A useless
  • B difficult
  • C interesting
  • D satisfactory
  • E attractive

The correct answer is D. satisfactory

The word "ineffectual" means lacking effectiveness or not producing the desired result.

If something is satisfactory, it means it meets the desired standards or expectations, which is the opposite of being ineffective.

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