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Example Question #111 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ANTAGONIZE
Oppose
Delay
Calibrate
Persuade
Order
Oppose
To "antagonize" is to dispute with, oppose, or irritate.
Example Question #112 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BESMIRCH
Terrify
Dishonor
Ordain
Recuperate
Misunderstand
Dishonor
To "besmirch" is to soil or dishonor.
Example Question #113 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABNEGATE
Work
Celebrate
Pressure
Renounce
Bald
Renounce
To "abnegate" is to deny oneself something (such as a right or convenience), or to renounce something.
Example Question #114 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCRUTINIZE
Galvanize
Close
Polish
Threaten
Examine
Examine
To "scrutinize" is to examine with careful attention.
Example Question #115 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PERSECUTE
Sleep
Surrender
Harass
Quantify
Gallop
Harass
To "persecute" is to harass or oppress.
Example Question #116 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRATTLE
Endorse
Babble
Radiate
Pervade
Earn
Babble
To "prattle" is to talk in a foolish or simple-minded way. The best answer choice is "babble."
Example Question #117 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROMULGATE
Declare
Prevent
Morph
Sever
Induce
Declare
To "promulgate" is to make known publicly. The best answer choice is "declare."
Example Question #118 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISCOMFIT
Confuse
Behave
Educate
Neutralize
Validate
Confuse
To "discomfit" is to confuse, embarrass, or frustrate the plans of.
Example Question #119 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABROGATE
Mobilize
Watch
Abolish
Decay
Theorize
Abolish
To "abrogate" is to formally or officially abolish.
Example Question #120 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADJURE
Excuse
Loathe
Command
Try
Strike
Command
To "adjure" is to earnestly urge or command someone to do something.
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