Read the following passage and answer the following questions: A team of…
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Read the following passage and answer the following questions:
A team of researchers led by Professor Udit Bhatia, including Raviraj Dave and Srikrishnan Siva Subramanian, from the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) has developed an integrated predictive model to accurately understand and assess the real magnitude of heavy rainfall-induced damages in road transport networks. This hazard model can help administrators identify the ‘hotspots’ which should be reinforced and protected to solve highway-flooding issues and minimise the socio-economic disruptions. The research team use satellite(A)/ imageries, ingeniously developed(B)/ landslide and debris flow models(C), and state-of-the-art flood predictions models to predict the occurrence time and geographical locations that have a high susceptibility to the simultaneous occurrence of flooding, landslides and debris flow events after heavy rainfall episodes.
Question:
What is the most likely antonym of the given word 'Assess'?
- A.
Evaluate
- B.
Neglect
- C.
Estimate
- D.
Analyze
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Correct answer: B
Answer: Neglect — the antonym of "assess".
Key idea: "Assess" means to evaluate, judge, or determine the quality, value, or extent of something.
Assess — to evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of something.
Neglect — to fail to give proper attention or care; this expresses a lack of examining or attending to something, so it is the opposite of assessing.
Why the other choices are incorrect:
Evaluate — essentially a synonym of "assess," meaning to judge or determine value.
Estimate — to roughly calculate or judge; closely related to assessing rather than opposite to it.
Analyze — to examine in detail; related to assessment and not an antonym.
Conclusion: "Neglect" is the best antonym of "assess" because it conveys failure to attend to or evaluate something, which is the opposite action.