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CDS 2009 · English (CDS-II)Q113

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2009 · Q113

Directions: Each of the following items consists of a word in capital letters, followed by four words. Select the word that is farthest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

DEFUSE

EnglishAntonyms

AControl
BUnderstand
CAggravate
DDecelerate

Explanation

'Defuse' means to calm; its opposite is aggravate.

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