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Example Question #711 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ERODE
Gather together
Send away
Build up
Cancel
Wear away
Wear away
"Erode" means to wear away, as in, “The waves breaking on the beach gradually eroded the cliff face, until the rocks started tumbling dangerously to the ground.” So, "wear away" is the correct answer.
Example Question #712 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CATAPULT
Slide
Hurl
Swim
Fall
Hurl
A "catapult" is an ancient war machine that throws or hurls large objects, like boulders. So, to "catapult" something means to hurl or throw it, and "hurl" is the correct answer.
Example Question #712 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
MEANDER
Confuse
Procrastinate
Meek
Wander
Muse
Wander
To "meander" means to wander in a winding, indirect way. Therefore, "wander" has the closest meaning to "meander" of the words provided.
Example Question #135 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SHIRK
Demolish
Avoid
Warm
Shirt
Avoid
The word "shirk" means avoid. The best choice is "avoid," as it is a part of the definition of "shirk."
Example Question #713 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
FALTER
Hesitate
Ironic
Biased
Catalyst
Accelerate
Hesitate
To "falter" means to slow down, to delay, to hesitate. To further help you, "accelerate" means go faster; "ironic" means sarcastic, mocking the truth; "biased" means not able to think clearly, confined to one’s own opinions; a "catalyst" is a means by which a process begins or is accelerated.
Example Question #714 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SCUTTLE
Weaken
Spread
Inure
Run
Run
"Scuttle" means run quickly with small steps. The best choice is "run" because it is a part of the definition of "scuttle." Considering the other choices, "inure" means become useful to a person or group, "spread" means stretch out over a greater area, and "weaken" means make less strong.
Example Question #715 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CAVORT
Prance
Carve
Sing
Encourage
Prance
"Cavort" means jump about joyously. The best choice is "prance," which means jump about. Considering the other choices, "carve" means cut into a design or when referring to meat, cut into smaller slices suitable for eating, "encourage" means urge, and "sing" means perform a song.
Example Question #716 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
DOVETAIL
Emulate
Contrast
Merge
Expand
Conceal
Merge
"Dovetail" means bring two things together or merge, so "merge" is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices is close in meaning to "dovetail": "emulate" means copy or reproduce; "conceal" means hide; "contrast" means compare; and "expand" means grow or get bigger.
Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, Or Location
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
STRUT
Fall
Sprint
Meander
Swagger
Jog
Swagger
If you “strut” you walk with purpose and confidence. To "strut" is to swagger, so "swagger" is the correct answer. To provide further guidance, "sprint" means run quickly; "jog" means run slowly; "meander" means wander around without moving directly toward one's destination.
Example Question #22 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, Or Location
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
LINGER
Vanish
Remain
Bother
Prolong
Encourage
Remain
"Linger" means remain or be present or last for a time. For example, one might write, "The scent of the perfume lingered in the air." So, "remain" is the correct answer.
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