Multiple choice

Direction: Choose the word or phrase which is opposite in meaning to the key word.

Abhor

  1. Detest

  2. Fondle

  3. Abominate

  4. Loathe
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Abhor means to hate, detest, or loathe intensely. Fondle is the opposite because it means to handle with affection or caress lovingly. Options A (Detest), C (Abominate), and D (Loathe) are all synonyms meaning to hate.

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