Select the synonym for the following word from the options given below:
ABSTAIN
A
Pursue
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B
Adopt
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C
Persist
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D
Refrain
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Solution
The correct option is C Refrain 'Abstain' means to not do something, especially something enjoyable that you think might be bad. E.g. He took a vow to abstain from alcohol. 'Pursue' means to follow something or someone. 'Adopt' means to accept and start to use something new. 'Persist' means to exist. 'Refrain' means to avoid doing or stop yourself from some doing something.
Thus, option D is the correct synonym for the given word.