Question

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the bold  word. 

    The kids have been pestering me to buy them new toys.

    A pacifying Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B perturbing Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C bugging Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D tormenting Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    In the given sentence, "pestering" means bothering or annoying someone repeatedly.The correct antonym would be “pacifying”, which means to calm or soothe someone, the opposite of pestering.

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