Multiple choice

Directions: Select the option that best defines the word in bold.

Vituperate

  1. encourage

  2. appraise

  3. abuse

  4. appreciate

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Vituperate means to criticize or abuse someone in a harsh, angry, and bitter way. It involves using abusive language. Abuse is the closest meaning. Encourage, appraise, and appreciate are all opposite in meaning to vituperate.

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