Select the word that is different in meaning from the others.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Diminish
| Word | Meaning | Group |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Augment | to increase or add to something | increase |
| (2) Escalate | to grow quickly, as a fight or prices can | increase |
| (3) Amplify | to make something bigger or stronger, such as a sound | increase |
| (4) Diminish (the odd one) | to become or make smaller or less | decrease |