Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
Built by King Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga dynasty from 1238-1250 CE, the 13th century late-style Kalingan temple forms part of the golden triangle of Odisha, along with Puri and Bhubaneswar, and attracts tourists, pilgrims, and history and art lovers.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Deters.
The meaning of the given words is:
- Attracts: Attracts means to draw or pull someone or something towards oneself, to be alluring or appealing to someone or something.
- Deters: Deters means to discourage or prevent someone from doing something by creating fear, doubt, or hesitation.
- Embodies: Embodies means to represent or express something in a physical or concrete form, to be an example or symbol of something.
- Shrouds: Shrouds means to cover or envelop something, often with a cloth or other material, to hide or conceal something.
- Elucidates: Elucidates means to make something clear or explain it in detail, to clarify or shed light on something that is difficult to understand.
Thus, the most appropriate antonym for the given word is Deter.