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EXPANSION

Options

A. augmentation
B. compression
C. inflation
D. extension

Answer

B

Explanation

The meanings of the words are:
Expansion: the action of becoming larger or more extensive.
Augmentation: the action or process of making or becoming greater in size or amount.
Compression: the reduction in volume.
Inflation: the action of inflating something or the condition of being inflated.
Extension: a part that is added to something to enlarge or prolong it.
Hence, .compression. is the antonym of the given word.