Which option is closest in meaning to the word 'hamper'?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Hinder or impede the progress of
- Step 1: 'Hamper' means to hold back, obstruct, or obstruct the smooth movement or development of something. Step 2. Select hinder or impede. Answer: Hinder or impede the progress of. Why not the others: Facilitate is the antonym; rewarding with honors means to commend; examining under magnification describes microscopy.
Practise more Vocabulary, Word Relations and Logic.
Free questions with an explanation for every one, and full timed Högskoleprovet (Sweden) mock tests.
More Vocabulary, Word Relations and Logic questions
- Which option is closest in meaning to the word 'sagacious'?
- Which option is closest in meaning to the word 'inchoate'?
- Which option is closest in meaning to the word 'meticulous'?
- Which option is closest in meaning to the word 'clandestine'?
- Which option is closest in meaning to the word 'lucid'?
- Which option is closest in meaning to the word 'esoteric'?