Read the given sentence and select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word ‘Deplete’ from the following options.
Depletion of old things has become a fancy business as it brings back old memories but at a high cost.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. restore.
The word 'Deplete' means to use up or diminish the quantity or supply of something. In contrast, 'restore' means to bring back to a former or original condition, to replenish, or to renew. In the context of the sentence, the depletion of old things refers to a reduction or loss of these items. Therefore, 'restore' is the opposite action, indicating the act of bringing back or replenishing old things, which aligns with the context of the sentence. The other options ('old,' 'high,' 'fancy') are not antonyms of 'deplete' in this context.