Question

what is the meaning of the word approbation as used in the passage? use the antonym disapproval as a context clue to help you determine the meaning. you might assume that george washington—a revolutionary war general and the first u.s. president—would have looked upon the boston tea party with approbation. after all, it was a defining moment in american history and served as a rallying point for the colonists. in reality, washington voiced his disapproval of what he saw as an act of vandalism; he felt those involved should compensate the east india company for their losses. envy indifference favor

Explanation:

The passage uses "disapproval" as an antonym for "approbation". Since "disapproval" means a negative view, "approbation" likely means a positive view like favor.

Answer:

favor