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Antonyms: Match the word with the word or phrase most nearly its opposite. 15. (5 pt) antebellum A. after a war B. very beautiful C. a time of peace D. before sunset
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Antonyms: Match the word with the word or phrase most nearly its opposite.

15.

(5 pt)
antebellum

A.
after a war

B.
very beautiful

C.
a time of peace

D.
before sunset

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The etymology of the word comes from two Latin words ante- meaning "before" and "bellum" meaning "war". Therefore, the meaning of the word antebellum is "after a war". So the antonym of the word antebellum is option A. After a war.
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