Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Antonyms

Question:

Choose the word that describes the best antonym (opposite) of the following words.
Abolished

Options:

Approved

Passed

Restored

Removed

Correct Answer:

Restored

Explanation:

The best antonym for abolished is restored (Option 3).

Here is a detailed explanation of why "restored" is the best antonym for "abolished":

  1. Abolished: This word means to formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution. It implies that something has been completely done away with or eliminated.

  2. Approved: This means to officially agree to or accept something. While it can suggest that something is allowed or sanctioned, it does not specifically imply the reversal of abolishment. It's more about giving permission or consent.

  3. Passed: This generally refers to something being approved or enacted, such as a law or a decision. While it indicates that something has been accepted or implemented, it does not carry the specific connotation of bringing back something that was previously abolished.

  4. Restored: This means to bring back or re-establish something that was previously abolished, removed, or inactive. It directly implies the opposite action of abolishment, which is to reinstate or return to a former condition or state.

  5. Removed: This word means to take something away or off from the position occupied. Similar to "abolished," it indicates the act of eliminating or getting rid of something, making it not the opposite but rather a synonym in some contexts.