In the context of budgeting for savings, which of the following words is the correct opposite of the word given in bold and should replace it in the passage?

The passage states: "Try to figure out ways in which you can **increase** expenses."

Choose the word that best fits as an opposite to **increase** in this context.

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In the context of budgeting for savings, which of the following words is the correct opposite of the word given in bold and should replace it in the passage?

The passage states: "Try to figure out ways in which you can **increase** expenses."

Choose the word that best fits as an opposite to **increase** in this context.

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**Solution:**

1. The passage focuses on managing savings by controlling expenses.

2. The word in bold is **increase**, which means to make something larger or greater.

3. The opposite of **increase** in this context should mean to reduce or limit.

4. Among the options, **Curtail** means to reduce or restrict something, which fits perfectly as the opposite of **increase**.

5. Other options like **Enhance** (to improve or increase), **Damage** (to harm), and **Lengthen** (to make longer) do not convey the opposite meaning.

**Answer:** Curtail

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