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Example Question #831 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SNARL
Correct
Growl
Describe
Deceive
Smile
Growl
"Snarl" means growl, so "growl" is the correct answer. "Smile" means make a facial expression to convey joy or happiness. "Describe" means discuss or list the features and characteristics of something or someone. "Deceive" means trick or fool. "Correct" means make right or fix a mistake.
Example Question #832 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BROWBEAT
Decree
Assist
Prepare
Bombast
Intimidate
Intimidate
"Browbeat" means intimidate or bully, so "intimidate" is the correct answer. For clarification, "assist" means help, "decree" means order, and "bombast" means swagger or bravado.
Example Question #833 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CONCEDE
Desire
Decree
Attack
Mirth
Surrender
Surrender
"Concede" means reluctantly accept the opinion or desire of another person. So, "surrender" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "concede," so "surrender" is the correct answer. For clarification, "decree" means an order, "mirth" means happiness, "attack" means strike, and "desire" means want.
Example Question #834 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
RETORT
Diminish
Collect
Revolt
Respond
Glare
Respond
"Retort" means answer or respond to a comment or accusation, so "respond" is the correct answer. "Glare" means stare at someone or something in an angry way. "Diminish" means lessen or make smaller. "Revolt" means rebel or fight against authority. "Collect" means gather together.
Example Question #835 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IMPLORE
Beg
Flounder
Accumulate
Dictate
Blast
Beg
"Implore" means beg or ask a person for something, so "beg" is the correct answer. "Blast" means blow into pieces. "Dictate" means give orders or command. "Flounder" means struggle in water. "Accumulate" means collect or gather.
Example Question #836 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HAGGLE
Presume
Symbolize
Repeat
Explore
Barter
Barter
"Haggle" means barter or negotiate over the cost of an item, so "barter" is the correct answer. "Repeat" means do again. "Explore" means travel to a new place to learn about the area. "Symbolize" means represent. "Presume" means assume something.
Example Question #837 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BELLOW
Comprehend
Simplify
Avert
Roar
Release
Roar
"Bellow" means roar or shout, so "roar" is the correct answer. "Avert" means turn away or avoid. "Simplify" means make clear or make easier. "Comprehend" means understand. "Release" means let go.
Example Question #838 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ALLEGE
Ponder
Demonstrate
Assist
Accuse
Remember
Accuse
"Allege" is a verb that means claim or accuse a person of committing a crime, so "claim" is the correct answer. "Remember" means think of events that one experienced in the past. "Ponder" means think about. "Assist" is a verb that means help. "Demonstrate" means show or signify.
Example Question #839 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CLAMOR
Educate
Yell
Forget
Disagree
Disappoint
Yell
"Clamor" means shout or make a loud noise, so "yell," which means shout or scream, is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "clamor" or "yell": "educate" means teach or help a person learn; "disagree" means have a opinion in opposition to someone else's or differ; "disappoint" means fail to meet expectations; and "forget" means to not be able to remember.
Example Question #840 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DEBUNK
Remiss
Finish
Initiate
Expose
Egress
Expose
"Debunk" means to expose something that is believed to be true to be false, so "expose," a verb that means reveal, denounce, or uncover, is the correct answer. For clarification, "remiss" means carless, "egress" means exit, and "initiate" means begin.
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