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Choose the appropriate antonym of the underlined word.  The captain gave the order to abandon ship.

Choose the appropriate antonym of the underlined word.  The captain gave the order to abandon ship. Correct Answer Stay

The correct answer is 3) i.e. Stay.

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  • Let us know the meanings of the given words:
    • Desert - abandon (a person, cause, or organization) in a way considered disloyal or treacherous.
    • Depart - leave, especially in order to start a journey.
    • Stay - remain in the same place.
    • Quit - leave (a place), usually permanently.​​​​​​​​​
  • The underlined word 'abandon' means 'leave (a place or vehicle) empty or uninhabited, without intending to return'.
  • From the given options, the most appropriate antonym for the given word must be 'Stay'. ​​​​
     

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  • Use the elimination method and try to eliminate the options. 
  • For elimination, search for the easiest word which is known to you and eliminate the wrong options with the help of that word.

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