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    Choose the most appropriate antonym of the highlighted word: Davie would be well away, for he would fret about his grandmother, and that would
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    Choose the most appropriate antonym of the highlighted word:
    Davie would be well away, for he would fret about his grandmother, and that would do neither of them any good.

    A.

    Agonize

    B.

    Bother

    C.

    Carp

    D.

    Delight

    Correct option is D

    The correct answer is (d) Delight.
    Explanation:
    "Fret" means to worry or be anxious. The antonym of this is "delight," which means to take pleasure or to be happy.
    Meanings of all options:
    · Agonize: To undergo great mental anguish or worry.
    · Bother: To annoy or worry.
    · Carp: To complain or find fault continuously.
    · Delight: To experience great joy or pleasure.
    Correct sentence:
    "The correct antonym of the word 'fret' is delight."

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