In the question four alternatives are given for the highlighted word in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the opposite meaning of the word.
We embraced each other overjoyed at our success, then I took photograph of Tenzing holding aloft the flags of Great Britain, Nepal, the United Nations and India.”

Correct option is D

The correct antonym of the given word is (d) Limited.
· Given word: Embraced – It means to accept or welcome something willingly or enthusiastically. It also refers to physically hugging someone in affection or celebration.
· Embraced (Hindi meaning): गले लगाना या अपनाना
· Example: He embraced the new opportunity with excitement.
· Correct answer word: Limited – To restrict or put boundaries on something; to keep it from growing or expanding. This is the opposite of embracing something openly or fully.
· Limited (Hindi meaning): सीमित, मर्यादित
· Example: Due to time constraints, the discussion was limited to just two topics.
· Synonyms of Embraced: welcomed, accepted, adopted, hugged
· Antonyms of Embraced: rejected, restricted, limited, opposed
Meanings of all the other given options:
· Cradled – To hold protectively or lovingly.
Hindi meaning: प्यार से पकड़ना या सहारा देना
· Junked – To throw away or discard.
Hindi meaning: फेंक देना, त्याग देना
· Accepted– To agree to take something that somebody offers.