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Example Question #121 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, Or Location
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FORGE
Yield
Harangue
Lament
Falsify
Subjugate
Falsify
The verb "forge" has multiple commonly used meanings, one of which is to falsify, to produce a counterfeit version of for the purposes of subverting authority. Another common meaning of "forge" is to hammer into shape, to build using force. Additionally, "lament" means mourn, express sadness about; "harangue" means lecture in an aggressive or annoying fashion, pester; "subjugate" means bring under control, dominate; "yield" means surrender, give in to.
Example Question #122 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, Or Location
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INDUCE
Prevent
Cause
Imitate
Suspend
Allow
Cause
The verb "induce" means to persuade or to cause, to bring about, to make happen. Additionally, "imitate" means copy; "suspend" means pause.
Example Question #123 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, Or Location
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LIST
Loft
Expire
Adhere
Lean
Accept
Lean
The verb "list" of course has many simpler definitions, but in this context you are looking for "list" as in (of a ship) to lean to one side, to 'keel over,' to tilt. Additionally, "adhere" means stick to or follow; "expire" means die, run out, become no longer fresh; "loft" means throw high in the air.
Example Question #124 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, Or Location
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VENTILATE
Elevate
Aerate
Exculpate
Ameliorate
Enervate
Aerate
The verb "ventilate" means to allow or cause air to circulate around, to "aerate," to 'air out'. Additionally, "elevate" means rise up, lift up, promote; "exculpate" means acquit, free from guilt, prove is innocent; "ameliorate" means soothe, calm, assuage; "enervate" means weaken, cause to be exhausted or in worse condition.
Example Question #125 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, Or Location
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SEQUESTER
Indict
Pelt
Squirm
Maim
Isolate
Isolate
The verb "sequester" means to lock away (particularly oneself), to "isolate" oneself and shut oneself away from the company of others. Additionally, "maim" means injure, wound, disfigure; "pelt" means aggressively and forcefully throw at; "squirm" means wriggle or fidget with discomfort or anxiety; "indict" means formally accuse of guilt.
Example Question #126 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, Or Location
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
IMBIBE
Eat
Play
Breathe
Drink
Rest
Drink
The verb "imbibe" means to drink (particularly when referring to alcohol).
Example Question #2051 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ACCRUE
Descend
Prolong
Decrease
Ascend
Increase
Increase
The verb "accrue" means (of money) to increase over time. So, the correct answer is "increase." Additionally, "ascend" means go up, rise; "descend" means go down, fall; "prolong" means extend the duration of something, make something last longer.
Example Question #2052 : Synonyms
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AMPLIFY
Vilify
Intensify
Edify
Debilitate
Alibi
Intensify
The verb "amplify" generally means to make louder, although it can also mean simply make more intense, boost. The correct answer is therefore "intensify." Additionally, "debilitate" means weaken; "vilify" means make out to be the villain, cast someone as the villain; "edify" means teach, provide instruction to; an "alibi" is an excuse that provides evidence suggesting you cannot be guilty of something.
Example Question #2053 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COWER
Spectate
Crouch
Lurk
Abdicate
Vanquish
Crouch
To "cower" is to "crouch" or cringe in fear. This is different from "lurking," which means skulking or loitering with a sinister intention. To "spectate" is to watch, particularly a sporting event, and to "vanquish" is to defeat an enemy. To "abdicate" is to resign or step down from a position of power.
Example Question #2054 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
LOLLYGAG
Dawdle
Prevaricate
Orate
Quiver
Espy
Dawdle
"Lollygag" is another word for "dawdle," loiter, or idle. To "prevaricate" is to lie, particularly by using vague or ambiguous speech. To "orate" is to deliver a speech, usually in a formal context. To "espy" is to glimpse or to spot something. To "quiver" is to shake or tremble.
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