Multiple choice

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

By abdicating his throne, the prince surprised everybody.

  1. retaining

  2. maintaining

  3. abandoning

  4. yielding

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Abdicate means to formally give up or renounce a position of power, responsibility, or throne. The prince giving up his throne is the exact definition of abdicating. 'Retaining' or 'maintaining' mean keeping (opposite), and 'yielding' might imply giving in temporarily rather than formally renouncing a position.