Question

Choose the word/phrase which is opposite in meaning to the italicised bold word/phrase in the sentence.
Phoolan Devi had to surrender under the most pressing circumstances.
A. Release
B. Claim
C. Plunder
D. Attack

Answer 1

Hint: Surrender means to give up or hand over usually due to compulsion or demand. For example, He would rather die than surrender his position in the company.

Complete answer:
To choose the word which means the opposite of the bold italicised word, analyse each option individually.

Release: to set free, that is to gain freedom from someone or something. For example, this surgery may release him from years of pain.
Claim: to request or demand formally for something that one has earned. For example, the CEO claimed his position as the president.
Plunder: dishonest takeover of things or property, usually during war. For example, All evidence proved that the plunder took place months ago.
Attack: violent or aggressive act against a person or a place. For example, the city is under threats from suicide attacks.

Hence, from the above analysis we can conclude that option B is the opposite of the word "surrender".

Note:
Surrender may also mean to accept or admit to an experience or emotion. For example, I surrendered myself to the joy of falling off a plane to the ground.