Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank.

He has a history of alcoholism, but is now reformed and ________ drink.

  1. conjures

  2. abominates

  3. abjures

  4. jibes

  5. largess

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

“But” sets up the contrast between what precedes it and what follows it. This implies that earlier, he was fond of drinking, but he abstains it now. The only option that is similar in meaning to abstain is “abjures” in (3). Hence, option (3) is the correct answer.