Choose the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

ENGROSSES

Distracted

The most appropriate antonym of the given word ENGROSSES is DISTRACTED.

• Engross means to occupy the whole attention or interest of (someone).
• Distracted means not giving full attention to something because one's mind is occupied with other things.

Therefore, the antonym of engross must mean the opposite of occupying or holding the attention of someone. Of the above choices, only distracted has the opposite meaning of engross.

The other choices are not antonyms of engross.

• Extinguish means to put an end to (something) by destroying or removing it. This is not the opposite of engross, as engross does not refer to ending or destroying something.
• Halcyon means calm and peaceful. This is not the opposite of engross, as engross does not refer to calm or peace.
• Inconspicuous means not easily noticed or attracting attention. This is not the opposite of engross, as engross does not refer to being noticed or attracting attention.