Question

Choose the synonym for “abstain”:

• A. refrain
• B. promote
• C. remember
• D. absurd

Hint:

“Abstain” is commonly used in voting or habits—meaning to avoid or stay away.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: The word {abstain} means to hold oneself back or refrain from doing something.
Step 1: Understand the meaning.
\[ {Abstain} = refrain, avoid, hold back \]
Step 2: Evaluate options.

• (A) refrain \checkmark correct
• (B) promote $\times$ opposite idea
• (C) remember $\times$ unrelated
• (D) absurd $\times$ unrelated

Hence, the correct answer is refrain.