Question : Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
Reverence

Option 1: Venerate

Option 2: Honour

Option 3: Scorn

Option 4: Deference

Correct Answer: Scorn

Solution : The third option is correct.

While reverence means deep respect, admiration, or awe for someone or something, scorn represents a feeling of contempt, disdain, or lack of respect towards someone or something. Both words have opposite meanings.

The meanings of the other words are as follows:

• Venerate : This means to regard with great respect, reverence, or awe.
• Honour : This refers to high respect, esteem, or recognition given to someone due to their actions, achievements, or qualities.
• Deference : This term indicates humble submission, yielding, or giving way to the opinions, wishes, or judgements of another person out of respect or courtesy.

Therefore, the most appropriate antonym is scorn .