0 votes 0 votes For each of the words below, a contextual usage is provided. Pick the word from the alternatives given that is most inappropriate in the given context. OBVIATE: The new mass transit system may obviate the need for the use of personal cars. Prevent Forestall Preclude Bolster English Language cat2001 verbal-ability most-appropriate-alternative + – go_editor asked Apr 4, 2016 retagged Apr 10, 2022 by Lakshman Bhaiya go_editor 13.8k points 711 views answer comment Share See all 0 reply Please log in or register to add a comment.
Best answer 2 votes 2 votes D. Bolster All other 3 words are synonyms for "prevent" which is appropriate in the given sentence whereas "bolster" means "strengthen" which is clearly inappropriate here. srestha answered Apr 23, 2016 selected Apr 23, 2016 by Arjun srestha 5.2k points comment Share See all 0 reply Please log in or register to add a comment.