Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is opposite in meaning to the keyword.

Refrain

  1. Persist

  2. Prevalent

  3. Permanent

  4. Cease

  5. Stop
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Refrain means to hold oneself back from doing something or to stop an action. Persist means to continue firmly or not give up, which is the correct antonym. Cease and Stop are synonyms, not antonyms, of refrain.

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