Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.
Appoint
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Dismiss.
"Appoint" means to assign someone to a role or position, often giving them authority or responsibility.
"Dismiss," on the other hand, means to remove someone from a role or position, effectively taking away that authority.
This makes "dismiss" the direct opposite of "appoint." The other words—"instate" (to establish), "declare" (to announce), and "avail" (to use)—don't convey removal or termination, so they aren't appropriate antonyms.