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Example Question #578 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RESTRAIN
Harm
Purchase
Limit
Force
Blast
Limit
The word "restrain" means to prevent or limit someone's ability to act. Thus, we can say, "I restrained the dog while the doctor treated its wound." Also, we can exercise "self-restraint," as when we prevent ourselves from acting in an excessive manner. For example, "I restrained myself from eating fifteen candy bars for dinner." Thus, restraining and limiting are synonymous, making the best choice for this question "limit."
Example Question #71 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ASSUME
Condemn
Shout
Explain
Suppose
Express
Suppose
The word "assume" means to suppose something to be the case. For example, let's say that I haven't looked out the window today. For the past five weeks, it has been sunny outside. If I assume that it will be sunny, I am making an educated guess that it will be so again. I don't take an umbrella because I suppose that it will be dry outside. Sometimes, you hear people say something like, "Suppose that you are on a high mountain alone, what would you do?" This is trying to get you to assume that you are on such a mountain so that you can imagine what you might do in that situation.
Example Question #581 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RECALL
Manufacture
Inspect
Startle
Remember
Verify
Remember
Remember that the prefix "re-" means again or back. The word "recall" means something like to call back. It can be used in the sense meaning to call to mind again. In other words, it can mean to remember. We use the word this way when we say, "I recall your face!" This means, "I remember you!"
Example Question #73 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DEMAND
Scream
Remark
Tell
Shout
Order
Order
When we "demand" something, we ask for it with a lot of energy and force. Because of this, you may think that "shout" or "scream" are good answers. You can, however, demand something without shouting or screaming, nor are all shouts or screams themselves "demands." Now, while there are various possible meanings for the verb "demand," the only option in this question that functions well is "order." For example, you could say, "He demanded that she bring the book to him immediately." This means that he ordered her to do so.
Example Question #582 : Identifying Synonyms
What is a synonym for edit?
exemplify
publish
destroy
dismiss
revise
revise
Although editing is often done when something is going to be published, these are not synonymous words. When we edit something, we review it and try to find mistakes. Sometimes, we even remove parts to help make the work better. This can be done with written works as well as things like movies and, even, songs. When we "revise" something, we make a new version of it, hopefully one that is improved after the editing has been done.
Example Question #75 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCOLD
Forgive
Beat
Shout
Reprimand
Cry
Reprimand
Whenever we "scold" someone, we rebuke him or her for doing something bad. For example, you could say, "The mother scolded her daughter for kicking her brother." The only option that expresses this idea of rebuking is "reprimand."
Example Question #76 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ESTIMATE
Increase
Guess
Educate
Repair
Count
Guess
The word "estimate" can be used either as a verb or as a noun. All of the options here are verbs, so this is the meaning that we are looking for. When we estimate something, we make a rough guess about how much it is. For example, if someone put a bowl of candy in front of you, he or she could say, "Estimate how many pieces are in there." In this situation, you are being asked to guess how many are in the bowl. Thus, the option "guess" is the correct answer. When the word "estimate" is used as a noun, "the estimate" is the actual guess. For example, if you answered, "484 pieces," this guess was your estimate.
Example Question #583 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PARDON
Greet
Welcome
Enchant
Forgive
Discuss
Forgive
Whenever we "pardon" someone, we forgive him or her for doing something wrong or offensive. Sometimes, we speak of pardoning the offence itself. Thus, you could say, "I pardoned her rude remark, even though she should have known better." This means that you "forgave" it—though she should have known that it was wrong.
Example Question #584 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DETERMINE
Slice
Reflect
Please
Consider
Decide
Decide
The verb "to determine" means to decide upon. Thus, you can say, "The carpenter determined that he would need five feet of wood for the project." This means that he decided that he would need five feet of wood. A "determined amount" is an amount that has been settled upon by someone. Hence, the simple word "decide" is the best option. Even the options "consider" and "reflect" are not sufficient. We can "consider" something without determining one thing or another. Consideration does not necessarily include making a particular decision.
Example Question #585 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INQUIRE
Inspire
Restrain
Ask
Say
Tell
Ask
To "inquire" means to ask for more information about something, therefore "ask" is the best synonym.
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