Multiple choice Directions: Choose the option nearest in meaning to the key word. Abominate Casual Shorten Assent Loathe Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation Abominate means to hate or detest intensely. Loathe is the closest synonym among the options, as both words convey strong disgust or aversion. Casual, shorten, and assent are unrelated to the meaning.