Question

Choose the word nearest in meaning to the word given in capital letters: CONTEMPLATE

• A. Neglect
• B. Disregard
• C. Ponder
• D. Retain

Hint:

- Think about what the word implies: careful thought, reflection, or ignoring.
- Choose the word that means careful thinking if the original word means the same.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The word "contemplate'' means to think deeply or carefully about something.
Step 1: Understand the meaning
To contemplate means to spend time considering or reflecting on something thoughtfully.
Step 2: Examine options
- (A) Neglect means to ignore or fail to care for something, which is opposite in meaning.
- (B) Disregard means to pay no attention to, also opposite in meaning.
- (C) Ponder means to think about something carefully, which matches contemplate closely.
- (D) Retain means to keep or hold, which is unrelated.
Step 3: Conclusion
The correct answer is (C) Ponder because it shares the meaning of careful thought.