Choose the word from the options given below that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the given word: Amalgamate
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GATE CSE 2011 · Q60
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Choose the word from the options given below that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the given word: Amalgamate
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Official answer: D) separate
Verbal AptitudeThe word amalgamate means to combine, unite, or blend multiple things into one unified whole.
The most appropriate opposite (antonym) is separate, which means to divide or keep apart.
Therefore, option (D) is the correct answer.
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The misconception this question tests
Amalgamate means to bring together into one body; find the word that means to keep apart.
This Verbal Aptitude previous year question is Q60 of the GATE CSE 2011 paper. Find more GATE CSE PYQs on Verbal Aptitude in General Aptitude, or browse all GATE CSE PYQs.
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