Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Ascent

Descent

The most appropriate antonym of the word ascent is descent.

• Ascent means the act of rising or climbing.
• Descent means the act of falling or going down.

The word ascent means the act of rising or climbing, while the word descent means the act of falling or going down. Therefore, the antonym of ascent is descent.

The other options are not antonyms of ascent.

• Patent means clearly revealed or evident.
• Present means existing at the time or place in question.
• Resent means to feel or show anger or bitterness as a result of a perceived wrong.