Question

Choose the word/phrase which is opposite in meaning to the bold word/phrase in the sentence.
The climbers found the ascent nerve breaking.

• A. slode
• B. decline
• C. fall
• D. descent

Answer 1

The correct option is D descent

The word 'ascent' refers to an upward slope or path that one may walk on or climb.
Option A, slide refers to a smooth sloping surface.
Option B, decline refers to moving downwards.
Option C, fall refers to moving from a higher to a lower level, typically rapidly and without any control.
Option D, descent refers to an act of moving downwards.
Thus, according to the meaning, the word 'descent' is the opposite of the word 'ascent'.