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Example Question #91 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CENSURE
Cherish
Admire
Praise
Esteem
Condemn
Condemn
"Censure" and "condemn" are both words used to describe an expression of disapproval. These words mean the opposite of the other words in the answer choices.
Example Question #895 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
QUELL
Filibuster
Inquire
Discuss
Stifle
Encourage
Stifle
"Quell" means to "stifle" something or to stop something.
"Encourage" means to give someone courage, to inspire or to give someone support.
"Inquire" means to ask or to look into something.
"Filibuster" means to obstruct a conversation, or to procrastinate during a conversation.
"Discuss" means to debate, or to have a conversation about something.
Example Question #896 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BELLOW
Croak
Holler
Disclose
Whisper
Mislead
Holler
"Bellow" means to "holler" or yell loudly.
"Disclose" means to reveal something secret.
"Croak" means to speak in a low, husky voice.
"Mislead" means to lie or to be dishonest, to give somebody the wrong information.
"Whisper" means to say something in a very soft voice.
Example Question #897 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXTOL
Lecture
Greet
Disparage
Mumble
Praise
Praise
"Extol" means to "praise," to laud or to applaud something.
"Mumble" means to talk quietly and unintelligibly.
"Lecture" means to give an educational or disciplinary speech.
"Greet" means to say hello, or to welcome someone.
"Disparage" means to criticize, belittle or slander.
Example Question #881 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STIPULATE
Dupe
Decide on conditions
Invoke
Contend
Refuse
Decide on conditions
"Stipulate" means decide on conditions, designate, spell out the rules.
"Dupe" means to fool someone, to play swindle someone
"Invoke" means to call upon a spirit, to appeal to something.
"Refuse" means to disagree, to say no, to decline.
"Contend" means compete or fight, argue.
Example Question #882 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRESUME
Allocate
Decide
Suppose
Establish
Mock
Suppose
The verb "presume" means to suppose, to determine that something is likely true based on the evidence. Additionally, "establish" means set up; "mock" means make fun; "allocate" means give to for a particular reason, distribute to a group of people.
Example Question #883 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
APPORTION
Repair
Eat
Share
Lose
Give
Share
The verb "apportion" means share out, divide among, allocate. So, if a mother had six pieces of chocolate and three children to give the pieces too, she could "apportion" them fairly by giving each child two chocolates.
Example Question #884 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCORPORATE
Imagine
Include
Ridicule
Secede
Accept
Include
The verb "incorporate" means to take in, to bring in, to make part of a whole, to include. Additionally, "ridicule" means make fun of; "secede" means leave a union, leave a group.
Example Question #885 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CASTIGATE
Presume
Lend
Protect
Soothe
Scold
Scold
The verb "castigate" means to scold, to yell at. Additionally, "presume" means suppose, think something is true based on evidence; "lend" means allow to borrow; "soothe" means calm, help make feel better.
Example Question #886 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
APPEAL
Attract
Postpone
Acknowledge
Plead
Allure
Plead
The verb "appeal" means to ask for help or information, to beg or "plead" for assistance. Additionally, "postpone" means delay until a later date; "acknowledge" means recognize the existence of; "allure" means tempt, attract, entice.
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