Question

Select the opposite of:
Conquer

a. Descent
b. Victory
c. Perish
d. Surrender

Answer 1

Hint: A word that means the opposite of another word is called antonyms. A specific or particular word can have multiple antonyms or opposite words. Antonyms exist in all parts of speech.

Complete step-by-step answer:

The meaning of the word conquer means taking control of a place by fighting in any war with a military force. The exact opposite meaning of the word conquer is the word surrender which is the option [d] in the given question. The meaning of the word surrender is to give up and is the opposite of winning over. Therefore, option [d] is the correct option here. The words conquer and surrender are the antonyms of each other.
The meaning of the word descent in the option [a] is falling.
The meaning of the word victory in the option [b] is the act of defeating an enemy.
The meaning of the word perish in the option [c] is to die down.
The words in the options [a], [b] & [c] do not mean the opposite of the given word conquer. Hence, these options are wrong or incorrect.

Note: Questions that mention finding the opposite words are basically asking you to find the antonyms of the given word. Do not confuse yourself and end up making a grammatical error. Do not consider the similar meaning words of the given word conquer from the options.