Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
DESPISE
Option 1: approve
Option 2: abhor
Option 3: admire
Option 4: adore
Correct Answer: abhor
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation:
Despise
means to feel contempt or intense dislike for someone or something.
Abhor
similarly means to regard with disgust or hatred, making it a suitable synonym for
despise
.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
- Approve means to agree with or endorse something.
- Admire means to regard with respect or warm approval.
- Adore means to deeply love or admire someone or something.
Therefore, the correct answer is abhor.
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