Select the most appropriate synonym of the bracketed word in the following sentence to fill in the blank.
Happiness is not something you ________ (adjourn) for the future. It is something you design for the present.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. postpone.
Adjourn: To delay or suspend something until a later time.
Example: The meeting was adjourned until next week.
Postpone: To delay something to a later time.
Example: They had to postpone their wedding due to bad weather.
Meaning of the other words:
Decimate: To destroy a large portion of something.
Rejuvenate: To restore or refresh.
Constitute: To form or make up something.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.