Question

Choose the word/phrase which is opposite in meaning to the bold word/phrase in the sentence.
Always avoid late-night jobs.

• A. inspire
• B. comel
• C. pursue
• D. take

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

pursue

The word 'avoid' refers to keeping away from or stopping oneself from doing something.
Option A, inspire refers to creating a feeling, especially a positive one in a person.
Option B, compel refers to forcing or obliging someone to do something.
Option C, pursue refers to following chasing someone or something.
Option D, take refers to accepting or receiving someone or something.
Thus, according to the meaning, the word 'pursue' is the opposite of the word 'avoid'.