What is the best antonym ( the word or phrase most nearly opposite the word capitalized.)

the jury's inimical verdict.

a. incomparable
b. imitative
c. hostile
d. friendly
e. pitiless

"inimical" is a somewhat obscure word, but you can think of it like this: INIMIcal, ENEMY. they're related, and they're both along the lines of something harmful or antagonistic. your best answer here will be D, friendly--your enemy would not be friendly towards you, and something inimical could not be considered your friend.