High School Placement Test (HSPT) Practice Test

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Which word is an antonym of "curtail"?

  1. shorten

  2. cut

  3. extend

  4. limit

The correct answer is: extend

The word "curtail" means to reduce or limit something. Therefore, an antonym would be a word that conveys the opposite meaning—essentially suggesting an increase or expansion. In this case, "extend" clearly fits that definition, as it refers to making something longer or increasing its scope or duration. The other choices do not serve as antonyms because "shorten," "cut," and "limit" all imply a reduction or decrease, aligning with the meaning of "curtail" instead of opposing it. Thus, "extend" is the only word that effectively captures the opposite meaning.