Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the highlighted word.
Let’s ascertain whether his claims have any truth.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. disprove.
The meanings of the given words are:
- Ascertain: To find out or determine something with certainty.
- Disprove: To demonstrate that something is false or incorrect.
- Approve: To officially agree to or accept something as satisfactory or valid.
- Detect: To discover or notice something, often through observation or investigation.
- Prove: To demonstrate or establish the truth or validity of something with evidence or reasoning.
Thus, the most appropriate antonym for the given word is disprove.