Correct Answer:
D. Exclude
The question asks for the antonym of the word "INVOLVE." An antonym is a word that means the opposite of another word. The word "involve" means to include someone or something in an activity, situation, or group, or to cause someone to be concerned with something. Therefore, we are looking for a word that signifies the act of keeping someone or something out.
The correct answer is D: Exclude. To "exclude" means to deny someone access to a place, group, or privilege, or to keep something out. This is the direct opposite of involving or including.
- A: Spread means to extend over a large or increasing area, which is unrelated to the concept of inclusion or exclusion.
- B: Soften means to make or become less hard or harsh, which has no relation to the meaning of "involve."
- C: Worry means to feel or cause to feel anxious or troubled, which is also irrelevant to the antonym of "involve."