Antonyms - Verbal and Reasoning

Directions to SolveEach sentences below consist of a word or a phrase which isbold. It is followed by four words or phrases. Select the word or pharse which is closes to the OPPOSITE in meaning of theboldword or phrase.
Q1:

The minister gave a public speech on the controversial subject to precipitate the matter.

A aggravate

B create

C defer

D push

ANS:C - defer

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