Multiple choice

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

AUGMENT

  1. Reduce

  2. Jack up

  3. Enhance

  4. Hike up
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Augment means to make something larger, greater, or to increase in size or quantity. 'Reduce' means to make smaller or decrease - the direct opposite. The distractors (jack up, enhance, hike up) are all colloquial phrases meaning to increase.

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