Question 249
HardOriginal questionChoose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitals.
The company's growth was STUNTED by the new tax.
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
Stunted growth has been held back. Boosted growth has been helped forward.
Worth noting
Hindered is a synonym. Stunned only looks alike.
- Concept
- A word of the opposite meaning to "stunted"
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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