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Example Questions
Example Question #1121 : Synonyms
Which of the following is a synonym of "expedite?"
Delay
Block
Advance
Impede
Prevent
Advance
Expedite most nearly means "advance." Typically the term is used in conjunction with speeding up a certain event. For example, "your assistance seemed to expedite the process."
The other words are all antonyms.
Example Question #181 : Synonyms: Verbs
A synonym of "avert" is __________.
bungle
avoid
notice
stop
watch
avoid
"Avert" is a verb meaning "turn away one's eyes or thoughts," or "prevent or ward off an undesirable occurrence." Neither "notice" nor "watch" can be the correct answer because "avert" specifically means to "turn away one's eyes or thoughts," and "bungle" ("mess up") has nothing to do with "avert." "Stop" might look like a good answer, but "avert" means "prevent," not "stop," so it cannot be correct either. "Avoid" is the closest synonym to "avert," as one meaning of "avoid" is "prevent from happening." So, "avoid" is the correct answer.
Example Question #182 : Synonyms: Verbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
DEPLETE
rotate
promote
display
exhaust
terrify
exhaust
"Deplete" means to use up or exhaust a supply of something.
Example Question #183 : Synonyms: Verbs
A synonym of "resuscitate" is __________.
revive
map out
survive
bring
execute
revive
"Resuscitate" is a verb that means either "revive (someone) from unconsciousness or apparent death," or "make (something such as an idea or enterprise) active or vigorous again." So, we need to pick out a verb that means something like "revive" or "make active again." That means that "execute" cannot be the correct answer, because one meaning of "execute" is "carry out a sentence of death on (a legally condemned person)." So, "execute" is an antonym, not a synonym, of "resuscitate." "Revive," however, is a verb that means "restore to life or consciousness," and because "revive" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "resuscitate," "revive" is the correct answer.
Example Question #184 : Synonyms: Verbs
A synonym of “abate” is __________.
understand
harden
augment
diminish
frighten
diminish
“Abate” is a verb that can mean “to become less intense” when referring to something perceived as hostile, threatening, or negative, so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “become less intense.” That means that “augment” cannot be the correct answer, because “augment” means “adding to something; increase,” making it a near antonym, not a synonym, of “abate.”“Diminish,” however, is a verb that means “make or become less,” and because “diminish” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “abate,” “diminish” is the correct answer.
Example Question #185 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EMIT
Condescend
Give off
Verify
Include
Tarnish
Give off
When something (like light) is "emitted," it means that it is given off. So, "give off" is the correct answer.
Example Question #1126 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IMPALE
Prance
Lance
Collapse
Stitch
Explore
Lance
"Impale" means pierce with something pointed, so "lance," which means pierce, is the best choice.
Example Question #186 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EXPEDITE
Behoove
Hinder
Hasten
Impale
Erode
Hasten
"Expedite" means to speed up the process or progress of, so the best choice for a synonym is "hasten," which means speed up or go somewhere quickly.
Example Question #187 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DECIMATE
Amass
Cavort
Obliterate
Dice
Obliterate
The word "decimate" means destroy. The best choice is "obliterate" because it means completely destroy. Considering the other options, "dice" means chop up into cubes, "amass" means gather, and "cavort" means act merily or prance about.
Example Question #188 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
JUXTAPOSE
Put
Contrast
Justify
Judge
Contrast
The word "juxtapose" means to put two things next to each other or combine them in order to highlight a certain difference between them. The best choice is "contrast" as it means consider the differences between two or more things. Considering the other choices, "justify" means show to be right, "put" means place, and "judge" means decide.
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