Question

Choose the word which is closest to the opposite in meaning to the italicized word and fill in the blank.
You shouldn't taunt him, rather ________ his talents.

• A. praise
• B. publicise
• C. boost
• D. encourage

Answer 1

The correct option is A praise

Taunt means provoke or challenge (someone) with insulting remarks. The opposite of taunt is praise, or express warm approval or admiration of. Hence, Option A is correct. Among the rest of the options, publicise means make (something) widely known, boost means help or encourage (something) to increase or improve, encourage means give support, confidence, or hope to (someone). These options do not express the intended antonym, hence incorrect.