Select the word that is opposite in meaning to the highlighted word:-

These results closely accord with our predictions.

conflict

The correct answer is Option (1) → conflict

• Accord (Verb): To be consistent or in harmony with; to agree. The sentence implies the results agree with the predictions.

• 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.