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Example Question #831 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABOLISH
Cease
Surrender
Seize
Correct
Eliminate
Eliminate
"Abolish" means get rid of or eliminate, so "eliminate" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "abolish": "seize" means grasp or take control of; "surrender" means give up and stop fighting; "cease" means stop completely; and "correct" means make right or fix.
Example Question #832 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SUBDUE
Distort
Squalid
Save
Hoary
Restrain
Restrain
"Subdue" means quiet someone down, hold someone back or restrain someone, so "restrain" is the correct answer. To help you, "distort" means twist out of shape, "hoary" means light grey or overused and stale, and "squalid" means filthy, especially as a result of having little or no money.
Example Question #1193 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EMBRACE
Kiss
Turn away
Shout
Hug
Hug
An "embrace" is a hug, and to "embrace" someone means to hug them. So, "hug" is the correct answer.
Example Question #833 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
REVEAL
Ask
Waver
Expose
Rescind
Expose
"Reveal" is a verb meaning make known, so the answer choice closest in meaning to "reveal" is "expose," a verb that means uncover something that was secret. Considering the other answer choices, none are close in meaning to "reveal": "waver" means shake or hesitate between two possible options; "rescind" means repeal; and "ask" is verb that means present a question.
Example Question #834 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ENHANCE
Engorge
Increase
Improve
Incur
Diminish
Improve
"Enhance" means improve, or make better or clearer. For example, one might write, "The powerful lens enhanced the quality of the photos." So, "improve" is the correct answer.
Example Question #835 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PRECLUDE
Start
Stop
Cancel
Suggest
Pause
Stop
To "preclude" something means to stop or prevent it. "Preclude" is an antonym of "start," but quite similar in meaning to "cancel." "Stop" is the best possible answer, however.
Example Question #836 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DEFILE
Taint
Fidget
Enhance
Cripple
Taint
"Defile" means to make something dirty or to compromise its original character. Similarly, "taint" means to compromise something's purity or to adulterate something, so "taint" is the correct answer.
Example Question #837 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
DETAIN
Recommend
Arrest
Counsel
Teach
Liberate
Arrest
"Detain" means to hold back or to arrest. To further help you, "counsel" means give advice; "recommend" means suggest; "liberate" means help to free someone.
Example Question #838 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ABJURE
Notable
Avoid
Educate
Tell
Avoid
The word "abjure" means avoid. The best choice is "avoid" because it is a part of the definition of "abjure." Considering the other choices, "notable" means worthy of notice, "educate" means provide training, and "tell" means inform, usually in a verbal manner.
Example Question #27 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ENHANCE
Weaken
Strong
Improve
Powerful
Improve
To "enhance" means to make better or improve, so "improve" is the correct answer.
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