Multiple choice

Directions: Give the antonym of the underlined word.

Fallen rocks impeded the progress of rescue workers.

  1. Augmented

  2. Hindered

  3. Strengthened

  4. Avoided

  5. None of these
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A Correct answer
Explanation

'Impede' means delay and its antonym is 'augment'. Option 1 is the right answer. Other options are incorrect. 'Hindered' is incorrect as it is a synonym. Options 3 and 4 are inappropriate words as they mean entirely different.

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