Select the appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word to fill in the blank.
The flow of the river is very rapid now. Let’s go in when it’s a little _________.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. slow.
Rapid means very fast or quick.
The opposite of "rapid" is slow, which means moving at a low speed.
Meaning of the other options:
Fast and Quick both are synonyms, not antonyms.
Delayed means postponed, not exactly the opposite of "rapid."
Hence, the chosen option is correct.