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Example Question #651 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DISCERN
Wander
Integrity
Capture
Find out
Find out
The word "discern" means find out. "Find out" is the best choice because it is a part of the definition of "discern." Considering the other choices, "wander" means walk around without a destination, "capture" means take hold of by force, and "integrity" means the quality of sticking to one's moral and ethical principles.
Example Question #652 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
REPUDIATE
Primordial
New
Dismiss
Synchronize
Dismiss
"Repudiate" means reject or dismiss. The best choice is "dismiss," as it is a part of the definition of "repudiate." Considering the other choices, "synchronize" means cause to happen at the same time, "primordial" means existing in the beginning, and "new" means existing for the first time.
Example Question #653 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
ENDORSE
Support
Oppose
Argue
Elongate
Wane
Support
"Endorse" means to publically support. To further help you, "wane" means to weaken, to decrease in size and strength; "oppose" means go against; "elongate" means to make longer.
Example Question #654 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
REPUDIATE
Remember
Rectify
Recall
Reject
Rest
Reject
"Repudiate" means to reject an argument. To provide further help, "recall" means remember, and "rectify" means fix.
Example Question #655 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INFER
Assume
Sever
Satisfy
Deviate
Revive
Assume
"Infer" means to surmise or determine something that is not explicit, so "surmise" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "infer": "revive" means bring back to life and consciousness; "deviate" means veer away from a path, plan, or topic of conversation; "sever" means cut off or separate; and "satisfy" means meet the expectations of.
Example Question #656 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INTERROGATE
Construct
Dictate
Command
Question
Falsify
Question
"Interrogate" means examine or question, so "question," used as a verb, is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "interrogate": "construct" means build or make; "falsify" means change information to deceive someone; to "dictate" means to order or to demand; and "command" means order or mandate and can be used as a noun or as a verb.
Example Question #657 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DISCOURAGE
Baffle
Dissuade
Emphasize
Exploit
Fathom
Dissuade
"Discourage" means dissuade or convince a person not to do something, so "dissuade" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "discourage": "emphasize" means highlight or put great importance on some point; "baffle" means confuse or perplex; "exploit" means use fully or take advantage of something or someone; and "fathom" means comprehend or understand.
Example Question #79 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding
Which word in closest in meaning to DISABUSE?
Persecute
Establish
Enlighten
Disguise
Tame
Enlighten
"Disabuse" means to free from erroneous beliefs, which is closest in meaning to "enlighten."
Example Question #79 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
EXONERATE
Dictate
Blame
Debate
Vindicate
Advocate
Vindicate
"Exonerate" means to be free from guilt or blame. This is simliar to "vindicate."
Example Question #658 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DISPUTE
argue
forego
agree
deliberate
argue
The word "dispute" can be used as a noun or a verb. All of the answers are verbs, so we can presume that it is being used as a verb too. To "dispute" something is to disagree about it or to argue with someone about it. Thus, the best answer is "argue." The option "agree" is a decent antonym, but we are looking for the synonym!
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