Question

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word in brackets to fill in the blank. The new law aims to _______________ (Enlarge) the sale of illegal drugs.

• A. ridicule
• B. admire
• C. amplify
• D. curtail

Answer 1

Answer:

D. curtail

• Understanding the Bracketed Word: The word given is Enlarge, which means to make something bigger, increase, or expand. The Context of the Sentence: The sentence mentions a "new law" regarding "illegal drugs." Laws are generally created to stop, reduce, or limit illegal activities, not to make them bigger. Why "Curtail" is the Antonym: Curtail means to reduce in extent or quantity; to impose a restriction on. Since the opposite of "enlarge" (increasing) is "curtail" (decreasing/restricting), it is the most appropriate antonym for this context.