Multiple choice

Directions: Against each key word are given four suggested meanings. Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly the same to the key word.

Embrace

  1. Welcome

  2. Reject

  3. Spurn

  4. Disdain
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Explanation

Embrace can mean to accept willingly or welcome, either literally or figuratively. Welcome is the correct synonym as it means to accept or receive gladly. Reject, spurn, and disdain all mean to reject or scorn, which are opposites.

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