Explanation
In this vocabulary item, Tolerate is the closest synonym of Abide, so option D is correct. The word Abide and the word Tolerate share the same central sense in the context tested by the question, although usage, tone and grammatical form should still be checked before substituting one for the other. A synonym is not required to be identical in every possible sentence; it must preserve the intended meaning in the relevant context. Here, replacing Abide with Tolerate keeps the core idea intact without reversing the tone or changing the action, quality or state expressed by the target word. The alternatives Dreary, Impoverished and Talkative do not express the same central meaning as Abide. This distinction matters because competitive examinations often place one accurate synonym beside three familiar but contextually unsuitable words. To verify Abide independently, identify its part of speech, state a short definition, and place both Abide and Tolerate in the same simple sentence. If the sentence retains its essential meaning and grammatical structure, the synonym relationship is supported. Learners should revise Abide together with Tolerate, a brief usage cue and the contrasting distractors.