Choose the lettered word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters.BLAZE
Correct answer: A. Quench
- A. Quench
- B. Burn
- C. Rage
- D. Shine
- E. Flame
Explanation
A very large or fiercely burning fire is called BLAZE. Quench means to "extinguish" which is the opposite.
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