Question
Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word. These exercises will counteract the effects of stress and tension.
NDA
General Ability
English
2024
NDA 2024 (Phase 1)
NDA General Ability Question (2024) — Solution
Options
- A. exacerbate
- B. foil
- C. thwart
- D. contravene
Answer
A. exacerbate
Step-by-step solution
The word "counteract" means to act against something to reduce its effect or neutralize it. Among the options provided, "exacerbate" means to make a problem or negative situation worse, which is the opposite of reducing or neutralizing it.
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