Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
Extirpate
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Establish.
Given word: Extirpate
Meaning: To root out or completely destroy.
Example: The government tried to extirpate corruption from the system.
Antonym: Establish
Meaning: To set up, create, or begin something.
Example: The university plans to establish a new research centre.
Meaning of the other words:
Abolish: To formally end something
Uproot: Pull out by the roots
Destroy: Ruin completely
Hence, the chosen option is the correct antonym.