From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word. Such utterances are...

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

Such utterances are inimical to the peaceful co-existence of the two communities

Answer Details

The word "inimical" suggests that the utterances referred to in the sentence are harmful to the peaceful co-existence of two communities. Therefore, the word that is nearest in meaning to "inimical" is "harmful". The correct option is C, "harmful".