Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word To abolish poverty would be to destroy the soil upon which mankind produces the virtues conducive to higher civilization.

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abolish means Abolish means to end a law or system officially. detest means dislike intensely. eradicate means destroy completely; put an end to. nurture means care for and protect (someone or something) while they are growing. assimilate means take in and understand fully (information or ideas). So eradicate is correct synonyms of abolish