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 officer asked the clerk to expedite the matter.

A postpone

B defer

C adjourn

D delay

ANS:D - delay

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