Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Antonyms

Question:

Choose the correct Antonym of the word "RELINQUISH" from the options given below:

Options:

rejection

retain

leftover

console

Correct Answer:

retain

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) - retain

  • Relinquish means to give up, let go, or surrender something.
  • The antonym "retain" means to keep or hold onto something, which is the opposite of relinquishing.

OTHER OPTIONS

  • "rejection" → Means refusing or dismissing something, not directly related.
  • "leftover" → Refers to remaining or extra items, not an antonym of relinquish.
  • "console" → Means to comfort someone, not related in meaning to relinquish.