Question

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
SUBJUGATE
A. Liberate
B. Enslave
C. Enrich
D. Identify

Answer 1

Hint:A word that means the opposite of another word is called antonyms. They have contrast meanings. A specific particular word can have multiple antonyms or opposite words. Opposite words or antonyms come in all the parts of speech such as noun, pronoun, verb, adjective, adverb, interjection, conjunction, and preposition.

Complete answer:
The meaning of subjugate is brought under domination or control, especially by conquest. For example, "the invaders had soon subjugated most of the population".

Option A) Liberate- This option is correct because liberate means set (someone) free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression. This word is opposite to the meaning of the given word. Hence option A is correct.

Option B) Enslave – This option is not correct because the meaning of enslave is cause (someone) to lose their freedom of choice or action. This word is not opposite to the meaning of the given word. Hence option B is incorrect.

Option C) Enrich – This option is not correct because the meaning of Enrich is to improve or enhance the quality or value of. This word is not opposite to the meaning of the given word. Hence option C is incorrect.

Option D) Identify - This option is not correct because the meaning of identify is associate someone or something closely with; regard as having strong links with. This word is not opposite to the meaning of the given word. Hence option D is incorrect.

Hence the correct answer is option ‘A’.

Note: In questions like this you do not know the meanings of all given words, use the elimination method, and remove the words that you think are least likely to be correct. This will assist you to reach the final answer. Synonyms are words that are similar in meaning. Synonym of Subjugate is conquer, defeat.