Which word means to give up or release something?

• A. Release
• B. Forgo
• C. Resign
• D. Relinquish

Answer: (D)

Understanding how to express giving up or releasing something is key here. Relinquish means to give up or release something you hold, such as a right, claim, or control, and it’s often used in formal or deliberate actions. That makes it the best fit for the idea of surrendering something you possess or are entitled to. For example, you might relinquish your claim to the throne or relinquish control of a project to someone else.

The other words don’t fit as cleanly. Release simply means to set free something currently held, which doesn’t always involve surrendering ownership or a claim. Forgo means to choose not to have something in the first place, which is more about opting out than giving something up you already hold. Resign refers to leaving a job or position, not to giving up a possession, right, or claim in a broader sense.