Multiple choice

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

He couldn't abide the thought of being cooped up in an office.

  1. bear

  2. appalling

  3. repugnant

  4. stand

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Here 'abide' means to tolerate or endure. 'Stand' is the correct synonym in this context - to tolerate or bear something. The phrase 'couldn't abide' means 'couldn't tolerate' or 'couldn't stand'.