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English · Q984

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Competitive Exams · English · question 984

Q984

The government is taking measures to augment the country's food supply.

A.
prohibit
B.
decrease
Answer
C.
surpass
D.
compensate

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Augment : make (something) greater by adding to it; increase.
Prohibit : formally forbid (something) by law, rule, or other authority.
Decrease : make or become smaller or fewer in size, amount, intensity, or degree.
Surpass ; exceed; be greater than.
Compensate : give (someone) something, typically money, in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury incurred; recompense.

Antonym of Augment is Decrease