Select the synonym of ABSTAIN

Options

A. 1. insist
B. 2. persist
C. 3. refrain
D. 4. resist

Answer

C

Explanation

refrain (Verb): to stop your- self from doing something
abstain (Verb) : to decide not to do or have something
insist (Verb) : to demand that something happens or somebody agrees to do something
persist (Verb) : to continue to do something despite difficulties
resist (Verb) : to refuse to accept something and try to stop it from happening, oppose