Concept:The word "abhor" means to hate or dislike something very strongly.Explanation:"Abhor" means to feel deep disgust or hatred toward something.So we need the option that expresses strong dislike."Despise" means to hate or look down on strongly."Scorn" and "slight" mean disrespect or disregard, not hatred."Reject" means to refuse, which is different from hating.Thus, the nearest in meaning is "despise."Answer:B. despise