In each of the following questions, choose the word which is most opposite in meaning to the given word.

ABJURE

Options

A. renounce
B. relinquish
C. abnegate
D. acquire

Answer

D

Explanation

acquire (V.) : to gain something, to obtain something.
abjure (V.) : to promise publicly that you will give up or reject a belief, renounce.
renounce (V.): to state officially that you are no longer going to keep a title, position, etc.
relinquish (V.): to stop having something, especially when this happens unwillingly
abnegate (V.) : renounce: reject