Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters.

MUTILATE

  1. Adapt

  2. Augment

  3. Deface

  4. Mend
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The word mutilate means to disfigure violently. The opposite of mutilate is to repair or improve the appearance. Because mend means to repair something broken or damage, it is correct.

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