From the given options choose the one which is the closest in meaning to the word given below
IGNORE
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The word that is closest in meaning to the word ignore is avoid.
- Ignore means to fail or refuse to notice or take notice of something.
- Avoid means to keep away from or cease to associate with someone or something.
Both words refer to the act of not paying attention to something, but ignore is more general, while avoid implies a deliberate attempt to keep away from something.
The other words in the options do not have the same meaning as ignore.
- Sorrow means a feeling of deep sadness or unhappiness.
- Able means having the necessary skill or ability to do something.
- Notice means to become aware of something.