Question

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

    Permit
    A Allow Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Authorize Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Forbid Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Endorse Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The word permit means to allow or give consent. Its most appropriate antonym is forbid, which means to disallow or prohibit.
    Allow, authorize, and endorse are all similar in meaning to permit, not opposites.

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