Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Escalate
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Plunge.
The meaning of the given words is:
- Escalate: (to cause something) to become stronger or more serious.
- Plunge: to jump, drop or fall suddenly and with force
- Attack: trying to hurt or defeat somebody/something by using force
- Employ: to pay somebody to work for you
- Pretend: behave so as to make it appear that something is the case when in fact it is not.
Thus, the most appropriate antonym for the given word is plunge.