Direction : In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to…
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Direction : In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.
Jettison
- A.
salvage
- B.
submerge
- C.
descend
- D.
repent
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Correct answer: A
Explanation:
Jettison means to deliberately discard, throw away, or abandon something (often from a ship or aircraft to lighten load).
Salvage means to rescue, save, or recover something from loss or destruction, including saving something that was discarded.
Because jettison means to discard and salvage means to save or recover what has been discarded, salvage is the word most opposite in meaning to jettison.
Submerge: means to put under water; not an antonym of discard.
Descend: means to move downward; unrelated to discarding or saving objects.
Repent: means to feel remorse; not the opposite of discarding.
Therefore, salvage is the correct antonym of jettison.