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Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. PROLONG

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Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word. PROLONG
aPrevent
bShorten
cAllow
dIncrease
✓ Correct answer: b) Shorten
ExplanationProlong: extend the duration of.Let us first understand the given options: Prevent: keep (something) from happening or arising.Shorten: make or become shorter.Allow: give (someone) permission to do something.Increase: become or make greater in size, amount, intensity, or degree.Hence, “Shorten” is the most appropriate antonym for the word “Prolong”.

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