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Example Question #1973 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CORRODE
Whisper
Orate
Deteriorate
Characterize
Expand
Deteriorate
To "corrode" is to deteriorate, disintegrate, or wear away.
Example Question #1974 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ANNEX
Humanize
Attach
Envelop
Goad
Swindle
Attach
To "annex" is to add or attach, especially to something larger. The Latin root word, "annexus," means "tied to."
Example Question #1975 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXPUNGE
Obliterate
Manage
Legislate
Lie
Advocate
Obliterate
To "expunge" is to wipe out or obliterate.
Example Question #1976 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRANSCEND
Gratify
Surpass
Admonish
Terminate
Bore
Surpass
To "transcend" is to go beyond or to surpass.
Example Question #1977 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABRIDGE
Add onto
Defend
Shorten
Cross over
Summarize
Shorten
To "abridge" something is to shorten it, usually by editing out parts of it. This usually refers to a story, an essay, or some other written or spoken work.
Example Question #1978 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AMPLIFY
Simplify
Make larger
Praise
Become fancy
Make false
Make larger
To "amplify" something is to make it larger. An amplifier is a device for making a musical instrument louder; if something is "ample," you have a lot of it.
Example Question #1979 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COALESCE
Protect
Wield
Nominate
Satirize
Amalgamate
Amalgamate
To "coalesce" and to "amalgamate" both mean to unite or combine.
Example Question #2022 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HINDER
Cover
Prepare
Discover
Block
Suggest
Block
"Hinder" means to block.
Example Question #91 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, Or Location
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SEQUESTER
Assemble
Belittle
Blare
Test
Remove
Remove
To "sequester" is to remove or separate.
Example Question #92 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, Or Location
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AGGRANDIZE
Increase
Employ
Diminish
Terrify
Strike
Increase
"Aggrandize" means to increase.
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