Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the synonyms of the words written in bold letters.

I can'tabidepeople with no sense of humour.

  1. bear

  2. appalling

  3. repugnant

  4. stand
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Explanation

In this context, 'abide' means to tolerate or put up with someone/something. 'Bear' is used in the same sense - to endure or tolerate. The phrase 'can't abide' means 'can't tolerate' or 'can't stand'.

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