Select the most appropriate synonym to replace the italicised word.
The smoke was bothering me, and I didn't want to ruin the party for all of you, so I simply walked home.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. despoil.
- The most appropriate synonym to replace the italicized word "ruin" is "despoil."
- In the given context, "ruin" implies causing harm or damage to the party's atmosphere or enjoyment.
- Similarly, "despoil" means to spoil, damage, or ruin something, aligning closely with the intended meaning in the sentence.
- The other options do not accurately convey the same sense of causing harm or detriment to the party: "revamp" means to improve or renovate, "fix" means to repair or mend, and "recover" means to regain or retrieve, none of which capture the notion of spoiling or damaging.
Therefore, "despoil" is the most appropriate synonym in this context.