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Example Question #253 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CORRODE
Deteriorate
Orate
Characterize
Whisper
Expand
Deteriorate
To "corrode" is to deteriorate, disintegrate, or wear away.
Example Question #254 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ANNEX
Goad
Envelop
Humanize
Swindle
Attach
Attach
To "annex" is to add or attach, especially to something larger. The Latin root word, "annexus," means "tied to."
Example Question #2016 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXPUNGE
Legislate
Obliterate
Lie
Advocate
Manage
Obliterate
To "expunge" is to wipe out or obliterate.
Example Question #2015 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRANSCEND
Surpass
Terminate
Bore
Admonish
Gratify
Surpass
To "transcend" is to go beyond or to surpass.
Example Question #255 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABRIDGE
Cross over
Shorten
Defend
Summarize
Add onto
Shorten
To "abridge" something is to shorten it, usually by editing out parts of it. This usually refers to a story, an essay, or some other written or spoken work.
Example Question #91 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, Or Location
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AMPLIFY
Praise
Make larger
Become fancy
Simplify
Make false
Make larger
To "amplify" something is to make it larger. An amplifier is a device for making a musical instrument louder; if something is "ample," you have a lot of it.
Example Question #92 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, Or Location
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COALESCE
Protect
Satirize
Amalgamate
Nominate
Wield
Amalgamate
To "coalesce" and to "amalgamate" both mean to unite or combine.
Example Question #263 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HINDER
Suggest
Prepare
Block
Cover
Discover
Block
"Hinder" means to block.
Example Question #264 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SEQUESTER
Remove
Assemble
Blare
Test
Belittle
Remove
To "sequester" is to remove or separate.
Example Question #93 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, Or Location
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AGGRANDIZE
Employ
Diminish
Terrify
Strike
Increase
Increase
"Aggrandize" means to increase.
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