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Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.

These types of insects are usually very difficult to eradicate.

Option 1: emancipate

Option 2: annihilate

Option 3: conserve

Option 4: devastate


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Correct Answer: conserve


Solution : The correct choice is the third option .

The word eradicate means to completely destroy or get rid of something. C onserve is the most appropriate antonym, as it means to protect and preserve something from harm or destruction.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • Emancipate means to give people social or political freedom.
  • Annihilate means to destroy completely.
  • Devastated means extremely shocked or upset.

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