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In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the ...

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
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  • A Depart
  • B Decline
  • C Drop
  • D Descend
  • E Disengage
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Ascend means to go up or climb.
The word that is most nearly opposite in meaning is option D ''descend''.
To descend means to move or fall downwards.

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