Choose the antonym from the word "Abrogate".
Correct answer: D. Ratify
- A. Transgress
- B. Signify
- C. Alleviate
- D. Ratify
Explanation
'Ratify' means to officially sign an agreement, and give a formal consent. It is an antonym of the given word, and hence, the option is correct. Abrogate' means to break a law or agreement. We have to find the antonym (a word that is opposite in meaning) of the given word. Antonym means opposite. So D is the correct answer.
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