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
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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