Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
Managers who delegate reduce their work load.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Retain.
The most appropriate antonym for "delegate" from the given options is "retain."
"Delegate" means to entrust tasks or responsibilities to others, thereby reducing one's workload, while "retain" means to keep or hold onto something oneself, implying the opposite action of delegating.
The other options, "appoint," "nominate," and "depute," all involve assigning tasks or responsibilities to others, similar to "delegate," and therefore do not represent antonyms in this context.