Select the word that is furthest (opposite) in meaning to the given word.…

Key idea: "Bewilder" means to confuse or puzzle someone.

The best opposite is "Enlighten" because it means to give understanding or remove confusion.

• Bemuse — means to confuse or puzzle; this is a synonym of "bewilder."

• Mystify — means to perplex or bewilder; also a synonym, not an antonym.

• Gladden — means to make someone glad or happy. It is positive but does not specifically remove confusion, so it is not the direct opposite.

• Enlighten — means to make someone understand or clear up confusion; this is the direct opposite of "bewilder."

Tip: To test if a word is an antonym, try substituting it into a simple sentence and see whether it reverses the original meaning.