Correct Answer:
C. Compassionate
This question tests your understanding of antonyms, which are words with opposite meanings. The adjective "ruthless" describes a person who is cruel, merciless, and lacking compassion or sympathy.
The opposite of ruthless is "compassionate", which refers to someone who is kind, caring, and sympathetic toward others. The remaining options, such as cruel, harsh, and merciless, have meanings similar to ruthless rather than opposite.
- Ruthless: Cruel and without mercy.
- Antonym: Compassionate.
- Related Words: Merciless, harsh, cruel.
Therefore, the correct answer is: "Compassionate".
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