Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word that best expresses the meaning of the given phrase.

To defy with open contempt; disobey

  1. Flay

  2. Filch

  3. Flout

  4. Flaunt
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Flout means to openly defy or show contempt for rules/norms - to deliberately disregard. The similar-sounding Flaunt means to show off boastfully. Filch means to steal, flay means to whip/criticize harshly.

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