In the question below choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined:
They often quarrelled before leaving the house but made it up by the time they returned home
A
added it up
B
reconciled
C
fell out
D
compounded the problem
Verified Correct Answer: C.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
made it up as used in the sentence means they reconciled.
The opposite in meaning to that according to the given options is option C.
Fell out means to quarrel.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #6366)