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Example Question #1831 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCRUTINIZE
Examine
Close
Threaten
Galvanize
Polish
Examine
To "scrutinize" is to examine with careful attention.
Example Question #114 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PERSECUTE
Sleep
Quantify
Gallop
Surrender
Harass
Harass
To "persecute" is to harass or oppress.
Example Question #1831 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRATTLE
Endorse
Earn
Pervade
Babble
Radiate
Babble
To "prattle" is to talk in a foolish or simple-minded way. The best answer choice is "babble."
Example Question #1832 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROMULGATE
Prevent
Morph
Declare
Sever
Induce
Declare
To "promulgate" is to make known publicly. The best answer choice is "declare."
Example Question #1833 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISCOMFIT
Behave
Educate
Validate
Neutralize
Confuse
Confuse
To "discomfit" is to confuse, embarrass, or frustrate the plans of.
Example Question #1877 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABROGATE
Watch
Mobilize
Abolish
Theorize
Decay
Abolish
To "abrogate" is to formally or officially abolish.
Example Question #1834 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADJURE
Command
Excuse
Loathe
Try
Strike
Command
To "adjure" is to earnestly urge or command someone to do something.
Example Question #1835 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISABUSE
Abet
Medicate
Tear
Converse
Correct
Correct
To "disabuse" is to free someone from deception or error. The best answer choice "correct."
Example Question #122 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BELITTLE
Hinder
Praise
Define
Encourage
Disparage
Disparage
"Belittle" means to disparage.
Example Question #122 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABASE
Correct
Praise
Demean
Lessen
Hint
Demean
"Abase" means to demean.
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