Multiple choice

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

Employ

  1. defuse

  2. scarf

  3. dismiss

  4. kick

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

To employ means to hire, give work to, or put to use. To dismiss means to remove from employment, let go, or reject. These are opposite actions in employment - employing is bringing someone into work, dismissing is ending that work relationship.

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