Select the correct ANTONYM for: Arise [This test belongs to Plus Members of…
Select the correct ANTONYM for:
Arise
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Answer: B. Dive — Review of original answer: The original solution selected "Dive" and provided a definition. That selection is incorrect for the antonym of "arise."…
- A.
Appear
- B.
Dive
- C.
Occur
- D.
Emerge
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Correct answer: B
Review of original answer: The original solution selected "Dive" and provided a definition. That selection is incorrect for the antonym of "arise."
Conclusion: None of the provided options is a true antonym of "arise."
Appear — Incorrect: 'appear' is a synonym of 'arise' (both mean to come into view or begin).
Dive — Not an exact antonym: 'dive' means to plunge downward. While it contrasts with 'rise' in physical movement, it is not a standard lexical antonym of 'arise'.
Occur — Incorrect: 'occur' is a synonym of 'arise' when used to mean 'happen'.
Emerge — Incorrect: 'emerge' is a synonym of 'arise', meaning to come out or become visible.
Better antonyms: Common antonyms of 'arise' depending on context include 'descend', 'sink', 'disappear', or 'subside'.
Recommendation: Either replace the options with a true antonym (for example 'descend' or 'disappear') or reword the question to ask for a synonym. If forced to pick from the current choices for a physical-motion contrast, 'dive' might be chosen, but it is not a correct lexical antonym.