Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the opposite word from the options given below.

inundate

  1. abuse

  2. deny

  3. swallow

  4. treat

  5. drain
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

Inundate means to flood or overwhelm with something. Drain means to remove liquid or empty out, which is the direct opposite. Abuse and treat are actions unrelated to the concept of filling versus emptying. Deny and swallow don't convey the reverse relationship to inundate.

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