The troops were ordered to mobilise. Choose the word which is nearly opposite…
2023
The troops were ordered to mobilise.
Choose the word which is nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
- A.
dismiss
- B.
convene
- C.
line up
- D.
retreat
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Correct answer: A
Answer: dismiss
Explanation: To mobilise means to prepare and assemble troops (or resources) for action. The nearly opposite meaning is to send them away or disband them, which is captured by "dismiss."
Why "dismiss" is correct: It conveys sending troops away or relieving them from duty, directly opposing the idea of calling and preparing them.
Why the other choices are incorrect: "Convene" and "line up" both mean to bring together or arrange, so they are similar to mobilising rather than opposite.
"Retreat" means to withdraw from engagement; it is not the direct antonym of preparing and assembling troops, so it is not the best choice.