Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word from the options which is similar in meaning to the given word.

Deign

  1. condescend

  2. ascent

  3. respect

  4. arise
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Explanation

Deign means to do something that one considers to be beneath one's dignity, which matches condescend. Ascent means to go up, respect is a noun showing esteem, and arise means to get up - none capture the reluctant lowering aspect of deign.

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