Multiple choice

Directions: Read the sentence with the usage of the word in bold. Pick the meaning which is synonymous to the word in bold.

Abjure : In some countries, people were forced to abjure their belief in God.

  1. strengthen

  2. renounce

  3. weaken

  4. intensify

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B Correct answer
Explanation

People being forced to 'abjure' their belief in God implies that they promise, usually pin public, to give up their belief or opinion. 'Renounce' in option (2) means just the same, hence (2) is the answer.

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