Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Arouse

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2) i.e. 'Cease.' Key Points Let's look at the meanings of the given word and marked option: Word Meaning Arouse to stimulate action or bodily readiness for activity Cease to stop an action or condition Let's look at the meanings of the other given options: Word Meaning Alert quick to see, understand, and act in a particular situation Provoke to cause a reaction, especially a negative one Thrill a feeling of extreme excitement, usually caused by something pleasant Hence from the given meanings,we find that ' Arouse ' and ' Cease 'are antonyms. So,the correct answer is option 2. Additional Information Let's look at the synonyms and antonyms for the given word 'Arouse ': Synonyms:awaken, foment, incite, inflame, instigate, provoke, rouse. Antonyms:calm, cease, discourage, disenchant, dissuade, halt.