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Example Question #107 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CORROBORATE
Renege
Conspire
Inhabit
Discipline
Support
Support
The verb "corroborate" means to offer evidence in support of someone else's version of events, to verify, confirm, and endorse. Additionally, "inhabit" means live in; "conspire" means plan with someone against someone else, plan to commit a crime; "discipline" means punish for bad behavior; "renege" means go back on one's word, say you will do something and then not do it.
Example Question #108 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DELIBERATE
Dispose
Squirm
Dissuade
Meander
Consider
Consider
The verb "deliberate" means to consider, to think carefully and deeply about. Additionally, "meander" means to follow an indirect and winding route (like a river); "squirm" means fidget, wriggle with discomfort; "dispose" means get rid of, throw away; "dissuade" means convince someone not to do something.
Example Question #109 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GROVEL
Appoint
Drink
Sprint
Beg
Declare
Beg
The verb "grovel" means to get down on one's knees and beg for something (like forgiveness). Additionally, "sprint" means run fast; "declare" means announce, say publicly; "appoint" means nominate, select as a candidate, choose for a position.
Example Question #110 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONCILIATE
Apprehend
Reprimand
Appease
Applaud
Replicate
Appease
The verb "conciliate" means appease, pacify, to stop someone from being angry about something. Additionally, "applaud" means clap for, praise; "apprehend" means catch, arrest; "replicate" means produce a copy of, imitate, mimic; "reprimand" means yell at, discipline, punish for bad behavior.
Example Question #111 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VOUCH
Confer
Confide
Connive
Confirm
Confine
Confirm
The verb "vouch" means to declare that something someone else has said is ture based on one's own experiences, to confirm, affirm, or support someone else's story. Additionally, "confide" means reveal one's secrets to someone else, place one's trust in; "confine" means lock away, imprison; "confer" means grant, bestow, give a title or award to; "connive" means conspire, work with someone else to do something illegal, manipulative, or immoral.
Example Question #112 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BECKON
Wave
Vilify
Engage
Enthrall
Shout
Wave
"Beckon" means to "wave" to someone, to signal, to call out to someone.
"Enthrall" means to captivate someone or to mesmerize someone.
"Engage" means to occupy, to use or to employ.
"Vilify" means to demonize someone, to depict someone as a villain.
"Shout" means to call out in a loud and aggressive manner, to holler.
Example Question #113 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DUPE
Trick
Argue
Stymie
Cajole
Persist
Trick
"Dupe" means to "trick," to deceive, or to hoodwink.
"Persist" means to continue, to carry on, to endure.
"Argue" means to verbally fight, to try to convince someone, or to discuss.
"Stymie" means to constrict, to impede, or to hinder something.
"Cajole" means to coax someone to do something, to flatter them, to tempt someone.
Example Question #114 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CAPITULATE
Ponder
Give up
Refute
Chant
Bungle
Give up
"Capitulate" means to "give up," to concede defeat, to surrender.
"Chant" means to sing, recite or shout a song.
"Bungle" means to mess up, to blunder, or to do something incorrectly.
"Ponder" means to consider, to think about something, to reflect on something.
"Refute" means to prove false, to discredit, or to repudiate.
Example Question #115 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ANNUL
Haul
Castigate
Invalidate
Laud
Operate
Invalidate
The verb "annul" means to make or declare something to be invalid, to invalidate, to null and void, to disallow. Additionally, "haul" means carry, transport cargo; "laud" means enthusiastically praise; "operate" means use, drive; "castigate" means yell at, punish.
Example Question #116 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
GRAPPLE
Wrestle
Inquire
Attend
Assist
Establish
Wrestle
The verb "grapple" means to struggle with, to wrestle, to fight. Additionally, "assist" means help; "establish" means set up; "attend" means go to; "inquire" means ask about.
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