Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word ‘Facilitated’ from the given sentence.
The author's recent bout of writer's block had hindered her typically prolific output of novels.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Hindered.
Given word: Facilitated
Meaning: Made easy or helped to bring about.
Example: The teacher facilitated the discussion by asking guiding questions.
Antonym: Hindered
Meaning: Created difficulty, delayed, or obstructed progress.
Example: The road construction hindered the flow of traffic.
Meaning of the other options:
Bout: A short period of intense activity.
Prolific: Highly productive or fruitful.
Output: The amount produced or manufactured.
Hence, the chosen option is the correct antonym.