Question

Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
ABNEGATION

a) Self-denial
b) Self-sacrifice
c) Self-praise
d) Self-criticism

Answer 1

Hint: Synonyms are words or phrases that mean exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase. For example- ‘sad’ and ‘depressed’.

Two words that can be interchanged in a context are said to be synonymous relative to that context.

Complete answer:

In the given question, the word ‘abnegation’ refers to the renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others.
Let us analyze the options given to us in this question:
Option (a.), 'self-denial', refers to the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses.
Therefore, option (a.) is correct as its meaning is synonymous to that of the given word ‘abnegation’.

Option (b.), ‘self-sacrifice', refers to acting with less concern for yourself than for the success of the joint activity.
Therefore, option (b.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘abnegation’.

Option (c.), ‘self-praise', refers to speaking of yourself in superlatives.
Therefore, option (c.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘abnegation’.

Option (d.), ‘self-criticism', refers to criticism of yourself.
Therefore, option (d.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘abnegation’.

Note: When the student does not know the definition word and has only used it in some given context previously, then use the same word in a sentence, then, substitute the word with each option and choose the word which does not conflict with the context provided by the given word.
Some synonyms of the word ‘abnegation’ are- denial, self-denial, self-renunciation.