Directions: Read the following paragraph and answer the question given below it.
Paragraph: Some of the world’s most expensive land can be found in central Mumbai. However, housing costs are distinctly lower in Mumbai’s suburbs, surrounding prefectures and in other regions and cities of India. Additional commuting costs are often more than compensated by the savings on the rent, especially as many companies pay part or all of their employees' commuting expenses. If you prefer to live close to city centers, rented houses are an inexpensive option to consider.
Question: which one word is most nearly the same or OPPOSITE in meaning to the word 'compensated'?