Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the highlighted word.

She has a penchant for art and craft

hatred

The most appropriate antonym of the highlighted word penchant in the sentence "She has a penchant for art and craft" is hatred.

• Penchant means "a strong liking or inclination for something."
• Hatred means "intense aversion or hostility."

The other words do not have the same meaning as penchant, so they are not its antonyms.

• Fear means "a feeling of anxiety or apprehension caused by the awareness of danger."
• Joy means "a feeling of great happiness or pleasure."
• Anxiety means "a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease."