Which word means worthy of praise?

• A. Laudable
• B. Affinity
• C. Deter
• D. Provocative

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is spotting a word that describes something worthy of praise. Laudable fits perfectly because it directly means deserving approval or commendation. When you call an action or goal laudable, you’re saying it’s admirable and worthy of praise. The root lauda- comes from a Latin word for praise, so the connection is easy to remember: laudable = praise-deserving.

The other options don’t carry that same sense. Affinity refers to a natural liking or connection between people or things. Deter means to discourage or prevent something from happening. Provocative means causing thought, discussion, or strong reactions, but not necessarily praiseworthy. So while these words are useful in their own right, they don’t mean “worthy of praise” the way laudable does.