Multiple choice

Directions: The following question consists of a sentence followed by four words/groups of words. Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

The company may have to DIVEST assets to raise capital.

  1. lose

  2. purchase

  3. save

  4. hide

  5. .
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B Correct answer
Explanation

To purchase something is to acquire something by buying. This is the correct antonym in this context as to divest means to get rid of something by sale. In this sentence, the company is selling assets, so the correct antonym is to purchase it.

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