Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the lettered word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters.

BALLOON

  1. Regain completely

  2. Decrease slowly

  3. Respond rapidly

  4. Request humbly
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

To balloon means to swell or increase rapidly. The opposite is to decrease slowly.

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