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CAT 2001 — VARC Question 17

Synonyms & AntonymsEasy

For each of the words below, a contextual usage is provided. Pick the word from the alternatives given that is most inappropriate in the given context.

Obviate: The new mass transit system may obviate the need for the use of personal cars.

Answer & solution

  • A

    Prevent

  • B

    Forestall

  • C

    Preclude

  • Bolster

Solution

Again, ‘prevent’, ‘forestall’ and ‘preclude’ are similar in meaning. ‘Bolster’ is the opposite. It means ‘support’ or ‘strengthen’ making it the opposite of “obviate”.
“Obviate” means ‘to prevent, preclude or hinder’.
Hence, the correct answer is option 4

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