Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Desiccate
Answer
Correct Answer : b ) Devitalize
Explanation :Desiccate (v.) – to dry thoroughly.
Dehydrate (v.) – to free from moisture.
Devitalize(v.) – to deprive of strength and vigour.
Drain (v.) – Causing the water or other liquid to run out.
Dampen (v.) – Make slightly wet.
From the meanings above, the synonym to ‘Desiccate’ is ‘Dampen’.
Hence, (D) is the correct answer.
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