Pick the synonym of the word PROSCRIBE:

The word 'proscribe' means to forbid something (by law or restrictions). The synonym should be something that refers to something similar. Option B, 'forbid' is the most appropriate synonym.

'Torture' means to inflict pain on someone forcefully, and is unrelated to 'proscribe' in a direct sense. 'Progressive' refers to someone who is open to new ideas and is non-orthodox, it can be seen as opposite to someone who prefers to 'proscribe'. 'Elemental' means 'fundamental' and is unrelated to the word 'proscribe' in the given context.