Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the sentence given below.
Do not linger in the corridor.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. hasten.
The underlined word 'linger' means to stay in a place longer than necessary, often loitering or delaying. So, the opposite (antonym) would be a word that means to move quickly or leave without delay.
Let’s examine the options:
Hasten – Means to hurry or move quickly. This is the direct antonym of 'linger'.
Delay – This actually means to make someone or something late or slow down, which is similar in meaning to 'linger', not opposite.
Trifle – Means to treat something without seriousness or respect. This has no relation to the context of movement or staying.
Idle – Means to do nothing or be inactive, which is closely related to lingering but not its opposite.