Question

Choose the synonym of the word ‘ABANDON'.

• A. Retain
• B. Forsake
• C. Protect
• D. Defend

Hint:

Put abandon into a short sentence meaning leave completely. Replace it with each option and choose the word that keeps the sentence meaning unchanged.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

Step 1: Understand the meaning of the word ‘Abandon'. The word abandon means to leave something completely or give it up.

Step 2: Analyze the given options.
• Retain – to keep or continue to have
• Forsake – to leave or give up completely
• Protect – to keep safe
• Defend – to guard from attack

Step 3: Choose the closest meaning. The word forsake has the same meaning as abandon.

Answer 2

Concept:

• A synonym should replace the target word in a simple sentence without changing the central meaning.
• Use context substitution to distinguish close meaning from opposites.

Step 1: Place abandon in a short context.
Consider the sentence: The soldier had to abandon the post.
Here abandon means leave or give up completely.

Step 2: Substitute the options.
The soldier had to forsake the post keeps the same meaning.
Retain means keep, while protect and defend mean guard, so those choices reverse or change the action.

Step 3: Select the meaning-preserving word.
Forsake can replace abandon without changing the idea of leaving something behind completely.

Final Answer: Forsake, option B.