In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Arouse

The correct answer is "Incite", as arouse means to stir up or awaken strong emotions or actions.
· Synonyms: Incite, Stimulate, Awaken, Provoke
· Antonyms: Disenchant, Discourage, Suppress, Cease
Meanings of other
· Disenchant → To free from illusion or false belief (The harsh reality disenchant him).
· Discourage → To make someone lose confidence (The failure discouraged him).
· Cease → To stop (The noise ceased after midnight).
Thus, the correct sentence would be: "The leader’s speech aroused strong emotions among the crowd."