In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A-E, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word underlined and which will appropriately fill the gap in the sentence.
The political aspirant asked the villagers to support him and not to ____________ his authority in any way
A. deny B. undermine C. defy D. despise E. attach
Correct Answer: D
Explanation
"DESPISE" - Support (Verb) - "To help or encourage somebody/something by saying or showing that you agree with them" - aid, assist, back, encourage, favour, etc. -Despise is the most nearly opposite in meaning to support. it means to disclaim, condemn, disregard, scom. slight. etc.
