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Which two words are the closest antonyms?

A. process and progress
B. require and request
C. existence and expense
D. involve and instruct

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Final answer:

None of the word pairs provided are exact antonyms. While words like 'process' and 'progress' or 'require' and 'request' may seem like opposites at a glance, they do not have opposite meanings. The closest pair that might be considered would be 'involve' and 'instruct', but they are not direct opposites.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks which two words are the closest antonyms. An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

Looking at each pair:

  • Process and progress are not antonyms as they both indicate a forward movement or sequence, although 'process' focuses more on a series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve something while 'progress' refers to the forward or onward movement towards a destination.
  • Require and request are not antonyms; to require something means it is necessary, whereas to request something is to politely or formally ask for it.
  • Existence and expense are unrelated; existence refers to the fact or state of living or having objective reality, and expense refers to the cost incurred in or required for something.
  • Involve and instruct could be considered antonyms to some extent as 'involve' means to include as a necessary part, whereas 'instruct' means to direct or command someone to do something, which is a different action, but they are not direct opposites.

Therefore, none of the pairs listed are clear or close antonyms.

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