Choose the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word.
Heavy rain impeded the rescue work in the hills for two days.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Facilitated
In the given sentence, impeded means slowed down or blocked the progress of something. Its antonym is facilitated. Example: Fallen trees impeded the traffic on the main road.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Obstructed | blocked or got in the way of (a synonym of impeded) | A parked truck obstructed the narrow lane. |
| (2) Facilitated (answer) | made an action or process easier (opposite of impeded) | The new ramp facilitated the entry of wheelchairs into the bank. |
| (3) Delayed | made late or slow (the rain slowed the rescue work, so delayed is close to impeded in meaning) | Fog delayed all the morning flights. |
| (4) Ended | brought to a finish (the opposite of slowing work down is making it easier, not finishing it) | The match ended in a draw. |
| Synonyms of impeded: obstructed, delayed, hindered, hampered Antonyms of impeded: facilitated, helped, aided, eased |