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Directions: Choose the synonyms of the words written in bold letters.
Racism is abhorrent to a civilized society.
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repugnant
💡 Explanation:
Abhorrent means causing disgust or hatred, something detestable. 'Repugnant' shares this meaning of something disgusting or offensive. While 'appalling' also has a similar negative connotation, 'repugnant' is the closest synonym for abhorrent in terms of strong moral or physical disgust.