Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Synonyms

Question:

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

DEPLETE

Options:

Reduce

Complete

Raise

Increase

Correct Answer:

Reduce

Explanation:

The most appropriate synonym of the word "deplete" is reduce.

  • Complete means to finish or do something entirely.
  • Raise means to increase the amount or level of something.
  • Increase means to make something greater in size, number, or amount.

Reduce means to make something smaller in size, number, or amount. It is the most similar to deplete because it means to make something smaller or less abundant.