Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Synonyms

Question:

Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word.

ABHOR

Options:

Avid

Avaricious

Acquisitive

Abominate

Correct Answer:

Abominate

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 4. Abominate.

"Abhor" and "abominate" are both verbs that express strong feelings of dislike, disgust, or hatred towards something or someone. When you abhor or abominate something, you have an intense aversion to it and find it morally or socially repugnant.

For example:

You might abhor cruelty to animals, meaning you find it morally reprehensible.

Similarly, you might abominate racism, indicating a strong hatred or disgust towards discriminatory behavior.

Both words convey a strong negative sentiment towards something, making them synonymous in expressing extreme dislike or aversion.