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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
Order
Persuade
Calibrate
Delay
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
Misunderstand
Terrify
Recuperate
Dishonor
Ordain
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
Celebrate
Work
Bald
Renounce
Pressure
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
Close
Threaten
Polish
Galvanize
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
Gallop
Harass
Surrender
Quantify
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
Radiate
Earn
Babble
Endorse
Pervade
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
Induce
Sever
Prevent
Morph
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
Validate
Educate
Behave
Confuse
Neutralize
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
Theorize
Mobilize
Watch
Abolish
Decay
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
Try
Loathe
Strike
Command
Excuse
Command
To "adjure" is to earnestly urge or command someone to do something.
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