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Example Question #1861 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISPARAGE
Scatter
Waste
Frighten
Separate
Insult
Insult
To "disparage" someone or something is to speak badly of it, insult it, or put it down.
Example Question #1862 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADMONISH
Assist
Rebuke
Nourish
Provide
Support
Rebuke
“Admonish” is a transitive verb that means to rebuke somebody mildly, but earnestly. “Support” and “assist” are antonyms.
Example Question #1863 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BABBLE
March
Prattle
Balloon
Slide
Conquer
Prattle
Babble means to talk quickly and incomprehensibly, or to prattle
Example Question #1864 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VERIFY
Adhere
Substantiate
Normalize
Generate
Strike down
Substantiate
Verify means to confirm or substantiate a claim.
Example Question #1865 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ATTRIBUTE
Adhere
Transport
Bind
Report
Accredit
Accredit
Attribute means to regard something as being caused by something/someone, or to accredit it to something/someone.
Example Question #1866 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VENERATE
Clarify
Honor
Beautify
Downgrade
Misuse
Honor
"To venerate" is to honor or treat with reverence.
Example Question #1867 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EDIFY
Instruct
Apologize
Avoid
Deceive
Stretch
Instruct
To "edify" is to instruct or to enlighten.
Example Question #1868 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INDICT
Pile
Collaborate
Dismiss
Accuse
Outline
Accuse
To "indict" someone is to formally accuse him or her of a crime.
Example Question #1869 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DELIBERATE
Eliminate
Survey
Reflect
Curse
Apprehend
Reflect
To "deliberate" is to reflect or think carefully about.
Example Question #111 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ANTAGONIZE
Delay
Oppose
Order
Persuade
Calibrate
Oppose
To "antagonize" is to dispute with, oppose, or irritate.
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