Question

Choose the word that gives the antonym of the word italicized.
Under conditions of anxiety, the blood vessels dilate.

• A. squeeze
• B. swell
• C. constrict
• D. shorten

Answer 1

The correct option is C constrict

The word 'dilate' refers to making o become wider, larger or more open.
Option A, squeeze refers to firmly press something.
Option B, swell refers to becoming greater in number, amount or volume.
Option C, constrict refers to making narrower.
Option D, shorten refers to making or becoming shorter.
Thus, according to the meaning, the word 'constrict' is the opposite of the word 'dilate'.