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Example Question #1941 : Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
BLOOM
prosper
mollify
plant
care for
assist
prosper
One meaning of "bloom" is to prosper or flourish.
Example Question #1904 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
STAGNATE
languish
infest
croon
purport
condemn
languish
"Stagnate" means to become stagnant, cease to flow, or to languish.
Example Question #1905 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
CORDON
isolate
encourage
resolve
deplete
propel
isolate
To "cordon" off something is to isolate it.
Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, Or Location
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
OSSIFY
protest
destruct
explore
solidify
distribute
solidify
"Ossify" means to harden, solidify, or to become bone.
Example Question #1942 : Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
GNASH
Combine
Prepare
Differentiate
Bite
Raise
Bite
"Gnash" means to grind together and often refers to teeth, or to bite, so "bite" is the correct answer.
Example Question #21 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, Or Location
Synonyms: choose the word closest in meaning to the word in question.
COWER
Crouch
Alienate
Commend
Rise
Disappoint
Crouch
"Cower" means to crouch down to distance oneself from something frightening. "Crouch," a verb that means stoop or squat, is the answer choice closest in meaning to "cower," so "crouch" is the correct answer.
Example Question #141 : Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
CAREEN
loosen
assemble
congregate
threaten
hurtle
hurtle
"Careen" means to move quickly and uncontrolled in a particular direction, or hurtle through somewhere.
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.
BUFFET
Fold
Post
Dye
Enjoy
Strike
Strike
When used as a verb, "buffet" means to strike with force. "Strike," a verb that means hit with force, is closest in meaning to "buffet," so it is the correct answer.
Example Question #23 : 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.
ACCELERATE
Stop
Exploit
Slow down
Retreat
Speed up
Speed up
"Accelerate" means to speed up. "Slow down" has the opposite meaning; it means to travel at a slower speed. "Stop" means to end or halt. "Retreat" means to withdraw or pull back. "Exploit" means to make full use of or to benefit from.
Example Question #24 : 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.
OCCLUDE
Hand
Close
Relish
Petrify
Live
Close
"Occlude" means close or stop up, so "close" is the correct answer. None of the other words are close in meaning to "occlude": "live" means exist in a state that is alive; "petrify" means scare greatly; "hand" means pass something to someone; and "relish" means enjoy.
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