Multiple choice general knowledge

v. to push away; to repel; to reject

  1. abash

  2. spurn

  3. consummate

  4. extirpate
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

'Spurn' means to reject with disdain or contempt, or to push away physically and metaphorically. It conveys strong, deliberate rejection - stronger than simply refusing. 'Abash' means to embarrass or make ashamed, 'consummate' means to complete or fulfill, and 'extirpate' means to destroy completely - none match the specific meaning of pushing away or rejecting.

Keep practicing — related questions