Choose the word that is most opposite in meaning to "advance".
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
This is the correct antonym (opposite). While "advance" means to move forward or toward something, "retreat" means to move back or away from something, especially in a military context or a difficult situation.
A) Progress: This is a synonym (a word with a similar meaning). To advance is to make progress.
B) Promote: This generally means to support or encourage progress, or to raise someone to a higher rank. It is not an opposite.
D) Proceed: This is another synonym. It means to go forward or continue an action.