Select the word that is opposite in meaning to the highlighted word:-
These results closely accord with our predictions.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → conflict
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Accord (Verb): To be consistent or in harmony with; to agree. The sentence implies the results agree with the predictions.
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Conflict (Verb): To be incompatible or at variance; to clash.
The opposite of agreeing with or being consistent with predictions is clashing with or being incompatible with them.