Directions: Out of the four alternatives, choose the word opposite in the meaning to the given word. DESECRATION

Options

A. consecration
B. discouragement
C. despondency
D. expectation

Answer

A

Explanation

consecration (Noun) : stating officially in a religious ceremony that something is holy and can be used for religious purposes
desecration (Noun) : damage of a holy place or thing or treating it without respect
discouragement (Noun) : a feeling that you no longer have the confidence or enthusiasm , the action of trying to stop something
despondency (Noun) : a feeling of sadness and without much hope
expectation (Noun): a belief that something will happen because it is likely