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Select the word which means the opposite of the given word-
Ramble
a) Tumble
b) Modify
c) Enunciate
d) Lead

Answer
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Hint: The given word is ‘ramble’ which means – to walk for pleasure in the countryside. For example, I spent most of my spare time rambling and climbing.

Complete answer:
 The given word ‘ramble' is a verb that may also mean to talk or write in a confused or inconsequential way. For example, Willy rambled on about Norman archways. In the given question, we have to find the opposite of the word ‘ramble’.
Now, let us examine all the given options to find out the correct answer-
Option ‘a’ is Tumbler. It is a noun which means a drinking glass with straight sides, with no drinking stand or stems. It cannot be the correct answer.
Option ‘b’ is Modify. It is a verb which means to make partial or minor changes to something, which are generally positive and good.
Option ‘c’ is Enunciate. It is a verb which means to say or announce clearly. She enunciated each word slowly.
Option ‘d’ is Lead. It is a verb which means – cause a person or animal to go with one by holding them by hand, a halter, a rope, etc., while moving forward. For example She emerged leading a bay horse.
As we have analyzed all the given options, we can easily figure out the correct answer. Here, the opposite of the given word is – lead. Hence, option ‘d’ is the correct option.

Note:
All the other options are plausible distractions. You must know the meaning of all the given options to find out the correct answer.