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Example Question #91 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CENSURE
Praise
Esteem
Condemn
Cherish
Admire
Condemn
"Censure" and "condemn" are both words used to describe an expression of disapproval. These words mean the opposite of the other words in the answer choices.
Example Question #92 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
QUELL
Stifle
Encourage
Filibuster
Discuss
Inquire
Stifle
"Quell" means to "stifle" something or to stop something.
"Encourage" means to give someone courage, to inspire or to give someone support.
"Inquire" means to ask or to look into something.
"Filibuster" means to obstruct a conversation, or to procrastinate during a conversation.
"Discuss" means to debate, or to have a conversation about something.
Example Question #93 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BELLOW
Holler
Whisper
Disclose
Croak
Mislead
Holler
"Bellow" means to "holler" or yell loudly.
"Disclose" means to reveal something secret.
"Croak" means to speak in a low, husky voice.
"Mislead" means to lie or to be dishonest, to give somebody the wrong information.
"Whisper" means to say something in a very soft voice.
Example Question #94 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXTOL
Disparage
Mumble
Greet
Lecture
Praise
Praise
"Extol" means to "praise," to laud or to applaud something.
"Mumble" means to talk quietly and unintelligibly.
"Lecture" means to give an educational or disciplinary speech.
"Greet" means to say hello, or to welcome someone.
"Disparage" means to criticize, belittle or slander.
Example Question #95 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STIPULATE
Refuse
Invoke
Contend
Decide on conditions
Dupe
Decide on conditions
"Stipulate" means decide on conditions, designate, spell out the rules.
"Dupe" means to fool someone, to play swindle someone
"Invoke" means to call upon a spirit, to appeal to something.
"Refuse" means to disagree, to say no, to decline.
"Contend" means compete or fight, argue.
Example Question #96 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRESUME
Allocate
Decide
Suppose
Establish
Mock
Suppose
The verb "presume" means to suppose, to determine that something is likely true based on the evidence. Additionally, "establish" means set up; "mock" means make fun; "allocate" means give to for a particular reason, distribute to a group of people.
Example Question #97 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
APPORTION
Repair
Lose
Give
Share
Eat
Share
The verb "apportion" means share out, divide among, allocate. So, if a mother had six pieces of chocolate and three children to give the pieces too, she could "apportion" them fairly by giving each child two chocolates.
Example Question #98 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INCORPORATE
Ridicule
Include
Imagine
Secede
Accept
Include
The verb "incorporate" means to take in, to bring in, to make part of a whole, to include. Additionally, "ridicule" means make fun of; "secede" means leave a union, leave a group.
Example Question #99 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CASTIGATE
Soothe
Presume
Scold
Lend
Protect
Scold
The verb "castigate" means to scold, to yell at. Additionally, "presume" means suppose, think something is true based on evidence; "lend" means allow to borrow; "soothe" means calm, help make feel better.
Example Question #100 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
APPEAL
Allure
Acknowledge
Postpone
Attract
Plead
Plead
The verb "appeal" means to ask for help or information, to beg or "plead" for assistance. Additionally, "postpone" means delay until a later date; "acknowledge" means recognize the existence of; "allure" means tempt, attract, entice.
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