Term of disapproval identification

XAT 2015 · Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning · Easy · Vocabulary

Which of the following is not a term of 'disapproval'?

  1. A.

    infantile

  2. B.

    charlatan

  3. C.

    imbecile

  4. D.

    childlike

  5. E.

    awful

Answer

D

Explanation

'Infantile', 'charlatan', 'imbecile', and 'awful' all carry derogatory/disapproving meanings. 'Childlike' refers to positive or neutral traits of innocence and purity, and is not a term of disapproval.

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