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Example Question #1861 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISPARAGE
Frighten
Separate
Insult
Scatter
Waste
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
Provide
Assist
Nourish
Rebuke
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
Slide
Prattle
Conquer
March
Balloon
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
Generate
Substantiate
Normalize
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
Report
Adhere
Bind
Accredit
Transport
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
Honor
Downgrade
Beautify
Misuse
Clarify
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
Deceive
Avoid
Instruct
Stretch
Apologize
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
Outline
Pile
Collaborate
Accuse
Dismiss
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
Apprehend
Reflect
Survey
Curse
Reflect
To "deliberate" is to reflect or think carefully about.
Example Question #1870 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ANTAGONIZE
Persuade
Delay
Order
Oppose
Calibrate
Oppose
To "antagonize" is to dispute with, oppose, or irritate.
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