Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
The Tokyo Games accelerated energy policies in Japan, demonstrating how they could make steps towards a low-carbon economy by powering the athletes’ village with hydrogen from clean, green sources.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. hiding.
Accelerated means to speed up or increase in progress.
Example: The new policies accelerated economic growth in the country.
Hiding means to conceal, suppress, or slow down progress.
Example: The government was accused of hiding crucial data on pollution levels.
Meaning of the other options:
Inspiring: motivating or encouraging
Exploring: investigating or searching
Collating: gathering or compiling information
Hence, the chosen option is correct.