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Example Question #872 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CENSURE
Esteem
Admire
Condemn
Praise
Cherish
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 #892 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
QUELL
Stifle
Encourage
Inquire
Discuss
Filibuster
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 #873 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BELLOW
Whisper
Mislead
Holler
Disclose
Croak
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 #874 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXTOL
Disparage
Mumble
Lecture
Praise
Greet
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
Invoke
Contend
Decide on conditions
Refuse
Dupe
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 #91 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRESUME
Decide
Mock
Suppose
Allocate
Establish
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 #91 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
APPORTION
Repair
Lose
Eat
Share
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 #883 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCORPORATE
Accept
Imagine
Secede
Include
Ridicule
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 #99 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CASTIGATE
Scold
Protect
Presume
Lend
Soothe
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 #884 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
APPEAL
Acknowledge
Plead
Attract
Allure
Postpone
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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