Question

Each item in this action consists of our sentence with a bold word followed by 4 words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the bold word and mark your response in your answer sheet accordingly.

After new evidence was presented in court, the man who had been wrongly accused of the crime was finally exonerated and released from prison.

A Acquitted Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Incriminated Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Cleared Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Vindicated Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

"Exonerated" means to clear someone of blame or responsibility for wrongdoing, accusation, or suspicion.

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