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 13.9k points 745 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.