Word Building (Antonyms & Synonyms)

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Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Thwart

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SSC CGL [29 Jan 2022 Tier-II (English)]

Appoint

Oppose

Obstruct

Allow

- Thwart means to prevent someone from accomplishing something. It involves blocking or hindering progress or success.

- Option 1: Appoint – This means to assign a job or role. It does not directly relate to the action of preventing, and thus isn't an antonym.

- Option 2: Oppose – To resist or act against something. This has a similar meaning to thwart, not the opposite.

- Option 3: Obstruct – This means to block or get in the way, which is similar in meaning to thwart.

- Option 4: Allow – This means to let something happen or to give permission. It's the opposite of blocking or preventing.

The most appropriate antonym for "thwart" is Option 4: Allow.