Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate word from the given options:

The new government would not _________ the law.

  1. abrogate

  2. acclaim

  3. abominate

  4. accede

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Abrogate means to repeal or do away with a law. The negative construction 'would not abrogate' means the new government upheld the existing law. Acclaim means praise, abominate means to hate, and accede means to agree to.