Question

Choose the appropriate synonym for the given word:
Abjure

a) Discuss
b) Renounce
c) Run off secretly
d) Perjure

Answer 1

Hint: Have you ever noticed something that is similar in many ways? Well, if you have then you know that similar things share something that is common in both of them. Right? Similarly, synonyms share a common meaning and are similar to each other in some or other ways.

Complete answer:

Abjure can be understood as – solemnly renouncing a belief, cause or claim or refuse, reject or retract formally. E.g. she abjured her old beliefs.
Now, we need to find another word from the given option that shares a somewhat similar meaning to abjure.
a) Discuss refers to talking or writing about something with a person or group in detail, e.g. I discussed the matter with my friends.
b) Renounce refers to formally declaring one's abandonment of a claim, right, or possession or refuse to continue to recognize or abide by, e.g. He renounced his faith.
c) Runoff secretly means eloping, not being there, leaving, etc, e.g. He ran off secretly to get away from his marriage.
d) Perjure refers to lying or misinterpretation under oath, e.g. She admitted that she had perjured herself.
As we can see the option that is the most appropriate is – option b.

Note: In situations where the meanings of the given options are not clear, use elimination method and remove the words that you think are least likely to be right. That way you will have a clearer picture.