Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the capitalised word in the given sentence.
The fanatics are trying to OBSTRUCT the peace process.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The most appropriate antonym of the word OBSTRUCT in the given sentence is ASSIST.
- Obstruct means to block or impede the progress of something.
- Assist means to help or support someone or something.
The other words listed are not antonyms of obstruct.
- Disrupt means to interrupt or disturb the normal course of something.
- Spoil means to damage or ruin something.
- Repress means to suppress or keep something under control.