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The first step is for us to realize that a city need not to be a frustrater of life; it can be among other things, a mechanism for enhancing life, for producing possibilities of living which are not to be realized except through cities. But, for that to happen, deliberate and drastic planning is needed. Towns as much as animals, must have their systems of organs – those for transport and circulation are an obvious example.

Which one of the following has the opposite meaning to the word 'frustrater'?

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Direction: Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow it:

The first step is for us to realize that a city need not to be a frustrater of life; it can be among other things, a mechanism for enhancing life, for producing possibilities of living which are not to be realized except through cities. But, for that to happen, deliberate and drastic planning is needed. Towns as much as animals, must have their systems of organs – those for transport and circulation are an obvious example.

Which one of the following has the opposite meaning to the word 'frustrater'?

Accepted Answer

The question asks for the opposite meaning of the word 'frustrater' based on the provided passage.

**Meaning of 'frustrater':**
In the passage, "a city need not to be a frustrater of life," 'frustrater' refers to something that hinders, prevents, or thwarts the progress or realization of life's possibilities. To frustrate means to prevent (a plan or effort) from succeeding, or to cause someone to feel annoyed or discouraged because they cannot achieve something. Therefore, a 'frustrater' is an impediment or a hindrance.

**Justification for Option 4 (Promoter) being correct:**

*   **Promoter:** The word 'promoter' comes from 'promote', which means to support or actively encourage (a cause, venture, etc.); to further the progress of something; to advance.
*   If a 'frustrater' actively hinders or prevents the progress of life, a 'promoter' actively encourages or advances the progress of life. The passage itself suggests that a city can be "a mechanism for enhancing life, for producing possibilities of living," which perfectly aligns with the function of a 'promoter' of life. Thus, 'promoter' is the direct opposite of 'frustrater' in this context, as one impedes and the other advances.

**Explanation for why other options are incorrect:**

1.  **Applauder:** An 'applauder' is someone who shows approval or praise, typically by clapping. While 'applauding' is a positive action, it is about expressing approval or admiration, not directly about actively hindering or advancing a process or the possibilities of life. It does not represent the opposite action of frustrating.

2.  **Approve:** To 'approve' means to officially agree to or accept something, or to think that something is good or acceptable. Similar to 'applauder', 'approve' signifies consent or acceptance. It is not the direct opposite of actively preventing or hindering something. An approver allows or agrees, but doesn't necessarily *promote* or *enhance* in the active sense that a 'frustrater' *actively hinders*.

3.  **Executor:** An 'executor' is a person who carries out or puts into effect a plan, order, or course of action. The role of an executor is to implement or perform a task. This word describes the act of doing something, not the nature of its effect (whether it hinders or promotes). An executor could execute a plan that frustrates or a plan that promotes. Therefore, it is not the opposite of 'frustrater'.

In conclusion, 'frustrater' implies hindering or preventing, while 'promoter' implies encouraging or advancing. These two words represent directly opposite actions and effects, making 'promoter' the correct antonym.