Multiple choice Directions: Select the word closest in meaning to the word in bold. Opprobrious Degrade Disgraceful Educator None of these Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation Opprobrious means expressing contempt or disgraceful; shameful or contemptible. 'Disgraceful' is the closest match. 'Degrade' is a verb meaning to lower in status, while 'Educator' is completely unrelated.