Question

which word means the opposite of scouted?
○ caught
○ lost
○ searched
○ watched

Explanation:

First, define the target word: "scouted" means to search or reconnoiter an area. Next, analyze each option:

• "caught" means to capture, not an opposite.
• "lost" means to be unable to find, not an opposite.
• "searched" is a synonym of scouted, not an opposite.
• "watched" means to observe without the exploratory/searching intent of scouting, which is not the opposite.

*Correction: Re-evaluating, "scouted" core meaning is to search/examine. The only option that is an opposite in intent (failing to locate/abandoning search) is "lost". Wait, no—re-clarifying: "scouted" is actively searching to find. The opposite would be failing to retain or find, so "lost" is the correct opposite as it is the state of not having found or retaining what scouting aims to locate.

Answer:

• lost