Question

Select the opposite of the given word:
              Boost.
A. Wax
B. Hike
C. Hinder
D. Rebuke

Answer 1

Hint:Synonyms are words having same or similar meanings and antonyms are words which have opposite meaning.
Find the meaning of the word in the question and then try to fit in an appropriate option as an antonym.

Complete answer:
Let's carefully take a look at the question.

Firstly understand the meaning of the word Boost which means provide impetus or to help / encourage to increase or improve.

So the opposite of impetus will be the answer.

Option A) Wax- This is an incorrect answer as the word means increase in size which is not the opposite to Boost.

Option B) Hike- This is an incorrect answer as the word means increase in quantity which is not the opposite of Boost.

Option C) Hinder- This is the correct answer as the meaning of the word is obstacle or provide a barrier in increase of something which is the opposite of the word Boost.

Option D) Rebuke- This is an incorrect answer as the meaning of the word is to express sharp disapproval or disagreement or criticism which is not the opposite of Boost.

The right answer to this is option (C).

Note:Always understand the meaning of the word and try to use it in a sentence to get context and then determine the opposite word of that.