Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. Despite the cancellation of the excursion, the students still waited at the school ga...

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined. 

Despite the cancellation of the excursion, the students still waited at the school gate. 

Answer Details

The word "cancellation" in this context refers to the ending or termination of an event, and "abortion" can be used to mean the act of stopping something before it is completed.