Fill in the blank with the suitable word from the options given below:-
The company's growth was _____ by the adverse change in the market regulations.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → hindered
Complete sentence: The company's growth was hindered by the adverse change in the market regulations. An "adverse" change is a harmful one, so the change in market regulations held back the company's growth.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) augumented | to augment is to increase or add to something (a harmful change does not increase growth) | He took a part-time job to augment his income. |
| (2) facilitated | to make something easier (it is the opposite of what an adverse change does) | The new bridge has facilitated trade between the two towns. |
| (3) propelled | to drive or push forward (an adverse change would not push growth forward) | A strong wind propelled the boat across the lake. |
| (4) hindered (answer) | to hold back or make something difficult | Heavy snow hindered the rescue work. |