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Example Question #81 : Synonyms: Other Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MUSTER
Separate
Realize
Scatter
Gather
Lend
Gather
The correct answer is "gather."
"Muster," in this case, is a verb that means to gather, collect, assemble or bring together.
This term can be used two ways -with an object or without. In the sentence above, it is used without an object (courage is not a tangible object).
An example of using the term with an object would be the following -
The commander "mustered" up the candidates for the ceremony. The tangible object would be the candidates.
Example Question #1129 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
REVERE
Shun
Admire
Disregard
Extol
Ridicule
Admire
The correct answer is "admire."
The word "revere" is a verb that means to feel deep respect and admiration for (something).
"Admire" is a synonym of "revere."
Example Question #1130 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEVIATE
Agree
Reconcile
Diverge
Spread
Scrape
Diverge
"Deviate" means to diverge from a path, to depart from a path, to veer away.
"Spread" means to open, to develop or to proliferate.
"Scrape" means to scratch something, to remove the outer layer or to rub something against a rough surface.
"Agree" means to be in unison, to allow or to assent.
"Reconcile" means to come to an agreement or make peace.
Example Question #1131 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ENDURE
Exists
Preach
Continue
Strike
Break down
Exists
"Endure" means to exists. "Strike" means to hit. "Preach" means to give a sermon or speech relating to religion. "Continue" means to resume or to keep going. "Break down" means to become broken or to become no longer functioning.
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