Question

Choose the word which is closest to the opposite in meaning to the italicized word and fill in the blank.
Never neglect the ideals of elders, rather always __________ them.

• A. follow
• B. cherish
• C. praise
• D. grasp

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

cherish

Neglect means fail to care for properly. The opposite of neglect is cherish, or protect and care for (someone) lovingly. Hence, Option B is correct. Among the rest of the options, follow means go or come after (a person or thing proceeding ahead); move or travel behind, praise means to express warm approval or admiration of, grasp means seize and hold firmly. These options do not express this antonym, hence incorrect.