Question

Select the word or groups of words that is most opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters.

CONTEST

• A. Accept
• B. Defeat
• C. Lose
• D. Run for

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Accept

The word 'contest' refers to engaging in competition to attain a position of power.

Option A, accept refers to consent to receive or undertake something offered.

Option B, defeat refers to winning a victory over someone in a battle or contest.

Option C, lose refers to failure in winning a battle or contest.

Option D, run for refers to attempting to become elected for a public position.

Thus, according to the meaning, the word 'accept' is the most opposite in meaning from the word 'contest'.