Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

Construction plays a central role in transforming the natural environment into the built environment, and many considerations and restrictions can apply before a project is given consent to proceed in terms of how it may influence the environment.

The correct answer is "Interdiction".

Key Points

• An antonym, unlike a synonym, is a word in the same language with the exact opposite meaning.
• The term is derived from the Greek words "anti" and "onym," which mean "opposite" and "name," accordingly.
• Consent is described as the acceptance of something.
• Interdiction is the act of restricting or refusing something.
• Therefore, 'interdiction' is the antonym of 'consent'. 

Additional Information

• Let's have a look at the meaning of other words given in options:-
  • Bickering - argue about petty and trivial matters. (छोटी-छोटी बातों पर बहस करना)
  • Expulsion - the action of forcing someone to leave an organization. (किसी को संगठन छोड़ने के लिए मजबूर करने की क्रिया)
  • Directive - an official or authoritative instruction. (एक आधिकारिक निर्देश)
• The antonym of Bickering is Agree.
• The antonym of Expulsion is Inclusion.
• The antonym of Directive is Neglect.