Question

read the passage. then, select the antonym of the word in bold. 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.

Explanation:

The word "approbation" means approval. The passage shows Washington disapproved, so the antonym is disapproval.

Answer:

disapproval