Which of the following words is closest in meaning to “Regress”?

Regress means to go back to an earlier state.

• Correct answer - revert: it has the same meaning as Regress.
• apologise: to say sorry - wrong, it does not mean the same as Regress.
• renovate: to restore to good condition - wrong, it does not mean the same as Regress.
• redress: to put right a wrong - wrong, it does not mean the same as Regress.