Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
To abate her listlessness, she went for a long walk in the country.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. increase.
'Abate' refers to a decrease in intensity or prevalence, while 'increase' denotes a rise in size or degree, thus contrasting the meaning of abate.
The other option means:
Lessen: To make or become less.
Sustain: To support, maintain, or keep something going over time.
Subside: To become less intense.