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Example Question #2101 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer that is closest in meaning to the word in question.
Forsake
to correct
to differentiate
to retain
to contemplate
to relinquish
to relinquish
"Forsake" means to give up or relinquish; to retain is to hold on to; to differentiate is to distinguish or set apart; to contemplate is to think; and to correct is to make right.
Example Question #2102 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PLUNDER
Degrade
Abuse
Comment
Loot
Replace
Loot
"Plunder" can be used as a noun or verb, but because all of the answer choices can be used as verbs, we will need to consider "plunder" as a verb. When used as a verb, "plunder" means to steal or loot. "Replace" means to put back. "Abuse" means to treat badly. "Degrade" means to demean. "Comment" means to make an observation or remark.
Example Question #2103 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ACQUIRE
Dissolve
Obtain
Clarify
Comprehend
Label
Obtain
"Acquire" means obtain, so "obtain" is the correct answer. "Dissolve" means disppear or break down. "Label" means attach a tag containing information to an item. "Comprehend" means understand. "Clarify" means make clearer or easier to understand.
Example Question #2104 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BESTOW
Realize
Store
Join
Give
Take
Give
"Bestow" means to present as a gift. "Give" is the best answer as it means to hand to someone. Considering the other choices, "join" means to bring into contact, "realize" means to understand, "store" means to put away for future use, and "take" means to get in one's possession.
Example Question #2105 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PIRATE
Detain
Steal
Seize
Classify
Elaborate
Steal
When used as a verb, "pirate" means to plunder or "steal." "Classify" means to put in groups with similar characteristics. "Elaborate," when used as a verb, means to expand or provide additional details. "Detain" means to hold a person in a location or imprison. "Seize" means to grab or to take possession of something, usually without the owner's permission.
Example Question #2106 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ASSIMILATE
Learn
Assist
Subsume
Recover
Portray
Subsume
"Assimilate" is a verb that has several different meanings, including absorb ideas or people into a group. While "assist" may look like a potentially correct answer, the meaning of "assist" does not match any of the meanings of "assimilate," so it cannot be the correct answer. "Subsume," however, is a verb meaning include or absorb, and since "subsume" is the answer choice closest in meaning to "assimilate," "subsume" is the correct answer.
Example Question #2107 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
USURP
Seize
Protect
Demand
Retaliate
Disband
Seize
"Usurp" means seize or overthrow, so "seize" is the correct answer.
Example Question #2108 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
FORSAKE.
Limit
Encourage
Assuage
Abandon
Condemn
Abandon
To “forsake” something means to abandon it. For clarification, "condemn" means to declare something is wrong or bad; "assuage" means alleviate, calm or make better.
Example Question #2109 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RENDER
Wonder
Churn
Provide
Send
Ripple
Provide
"Render" means to provide something, usually a service or a kind of help.
Example Question #2110 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXPLOIT
Abuse
Rotate
Expel
Provoke
Persuade
Abuse
"Exploit" means take advantage of or use for one's own gain, so "abuse," which means misuse, is the correct answer. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "exploit" and "abuse": "persuade" means convince; "rotate" means spin or revolve; "expel" means banish or oust; and "provoke" means precipitate or enrage.
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