In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined:

The chief was generous in his award of university scholarships

  • A nobel
  • B considerate
  • C liberal
  • D mean
  • E honest

The correct answer is D. mean

The word generous means showing a readiness to give more of something, especially money, than is strictly necessary or expected.

Therefore, the opposite of generous would be the state or quality of being stingy or unwilling to give.

Looking at the options, the best choice is D. mean, which means lacking in kindness or generosity, or being unkind or stingy.

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