Fill in the blanks with the appropriate antonym of the words highlighted from among the choices given below them:

 The criminal received the judgement bitterly  whereas the public received it______

Solution

"Bitterly" is an adverb that typically describes an action done with a strong, harsh, or resentful attitude. It often conveys a sense of intense dissatisfaction, disappointment, or resentment. (a) piercingly: This adverb refers to something sharp or penetrating, often associated with sounds. It doesn't convey the opposite sense of "bitterly" in the context of receiving a judgment. (b) bitingly: This adverb is related to something that is cutting or harsh, which is similar to the idea of bitterness. It doesn't convey the opposite sense needed here. (c) gladly: This is the correct antonym for "bitterly." If someone receives something gladly, it means they are happy or pleased about it, which is the opposite of receiving something bitterly. (d) over bitterly: This phrase doesn't work as an antonym for "bitterly." "Over" doesn't convey the opposite meaning, and the structure of the sentence would be awkward with this choice.