2018 · Q16
Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/groups of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
Learning of foreign language should not **impede** one’s mother tongue learning.
EnglishSynonyms
- Afacilitate
- Bacts for
- Chinder
- Daccept
Explanation
‘Impede’ means to obstruct or delay progress. ‘Hinder’ is its direct synonym. ‘Facilitate’ is the opposite, ‘accept’ is unrelated, and ‘acts for’ is meaningless here. Hence option (c) is correct.