Question

applying synonym context clues
read the sentence, and use synonym context clues to determine the definition of opprobrium. although people tend to react to new regulations with disapproval, i have never seen a proposed law face such opprobrium as the proposal to raise the driving age to twenty - one.
based on the sentence, what does the word opprobrium most likely mean?
a synonym for opprobrium?
praise
criticism
punishment

Explanation:

The sentence uses "disapproval" as a context - clue. "Opprobrium" is used to describe a high level of negative reaction similar to disapproval, so criticism is the best synonym.

Answer:

B. criticism