Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
Despite the criticism, the government did not rescind the policy.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Reinstate.
Antonym Concept: An antonym is a word opposite in meaning to another
Meaning Explanation:
Rescind means to cancel or revoke officially
Reinstate means to bring back or restore something that was removed
Option Analysis:
Revoke is a synonym not an antonym
Relegate means to downgrade or demote
Rewind refers to going back in time or a recording
Reinstate is the opposite of rescind
Final Sentence: Despite the criticism the government did not rescind the policy
Conclusion: Reinstate is the most appropriate antonym of the word rescind.