In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap.From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Rather than heed advice, the children …….it
- defied
- countered
-
ignored
- spurned
The correct answer is: C
Explanation
Ignore; to refuse to take notice of or acknowledge; disregard intentionally.