From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word Pa Bakary augmented ...

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word

Pa Bakary augmented his income by selling firewood

Answer Details

The word "augmented" means to increase, so the option that is nearest in meaning to it is "increased". In the given sentence, it means that Pa Bakary increased his income by selling firewood.