Question : Select the most appropriate antonym to substitute the (bracketed) word in the given sentence.
The negotiations have gotten nowhere, and I see no reason to (continue) with this pointless exercise.
Option 1: halt
Option 2: vivacious
Option 3: coagulate
Option 4: agitate

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Question : Select the most appropriate antonym to substitute the (bracketed) word in the given sentence.
The negotiations have gotten nowhere, and I see no reason to (continue) with this pointless exercise.

Option 1: halt

Option 2: vivacious

Option 3: coagulate

Option 4: agitate

Team Careers360 · Accepted Answer

Correct Answer: halt

Solution : The correct choice is the first option.

To introduce an antonym for continue that aligns with the sentiment of stopping or discontinuing, halt is the most fitting choice as it conveys the idea of bringing the process to a stop, which complements the negative assessment of the negotiations.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

Vivacious is about liveliness and energy.
Coagulate means the process of thickening or clotting.
Agitate can mean physical stirring but often refers to causing a disturbance or excitement in a more abstract sense.

Therefore, the correct answer is halt.

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