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Difficulty: MediumAntonyms and Words Opposite in Meaning

In the sentence below, one word is printed in bold capital letters. Read the sentence carefully and answer the question that follows.

Although the council members initially opposed the controversial policy, they were ultimately forced to ACQUIESCE to the demands of the board.

Which of the following words is most nearly opposite in meaning to ACQUIESCE as used in the sentence?

  1. A
    comply
  2. resistAnswer
  3. C
    silence
  4. D
    acquire

Answer

resist
In the given sentence, 'acquiesce' means to submit, yield, or agree reluctantly to a demand. The word 'resist' means to withstand, oppose, or refuse to comply, making it the precise contextual antonym.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine the contextual meaning of the target word in the sentence.
In the context of yielding to board demands after initial opposition, 'acquiesce' means to submit reluctantly or comply without open protest.
Understanding how the word functions in the sentence is necessary before finding its opposite.
2
Identify the word that expresses the direct opposite meaning of submitting or giving in.
'Resist' means to withstand, oppose, or refuse to comply.
Actively opposing demands directly contradicts the action of yielding to them.

Key Concept

Identifying Contextual Antonyms
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