2022 · Q63
Directions: Each item in this section consists of sentences with an underlined word followed by four words or group of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
I **cherish** your company.
EnglishAntonyms
- Adeprecate
- BValue
- CAdore
- DSustain
Explanation
Cherish means to hold dear and treasure, while deprecate means to express disapproval of, which opposes treasuring. Value, adore and sustain are all positive and align with cherish rather than oppose it. The treasure-versus-disapprove contrast makes deprecate the antonym.