Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Deplore
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Relish.
Deplore means to strongly disapprove of or feel regret/sorrow for something.
The antonym (opposite) would be relish, which means to enjoy or take great pleasure in something.
Why the other options are incorrect:
2. Decode → means to convert into readable form; unrelated to the meaning of deplore.
3. Prolong → means to extend in time; not the opposite of deplore.
4. Ridicule → means to mock or make fun of; while negative, it is not the opposite of deplore.