Multiple choice

Directions: Choose appropriate meaning of the words in bold as per their contextual use.

The new guidelines supersede the old ones.

  1. ridicule

  2. disregard

  3. inspire

  4. replace
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Supersede means to take the place of something else, replacing it with something newer or more valid. New guidelines replace old ones. Ridicule means to mock, disregard means to ignore, and inspire means to motivate - none fit the context of replacement.

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