Each item in this section consists of a capital word in given sentence. Each sentence is followed by four words. Select the word which is most opposite in meaning to the capital word.
The speaker was unable to PACIFY the crowd.

Options

A. threaten
B. challenge
C. quarrel
D. enrage

Answer

D

Explanation

enrage (Verb) : to make somebody very angry , infuriate
pacify (Verb) : to make somebody who is angry or upset become calm and quiet
threaten (Verb) : to say that you will cause trouble, etc. if you do not get what you want
challenge (Verb) : to question whether a statement or an action is right, legal, etc. , to refuse to accept , dispute quarrel (Noun): an angry argument or disagreement