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Example Question #1801 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SIMPER
Participate
Develop
Characterize
Simplify
Smile
Smile
"Simper" means to smirk or to smile. "Simplify" means to make easier or clearer. "Characterize" means to describe the features of something or someone. "Develop" means to grow or expand. "Participate" means to take part in.
Example Question #1802 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
VILIFY
Pillage
Disparage
Express
Hinder
Praise
Disparage
"Vilify" means to disparage. "Praise" is an antonym of "vilify"; it means to show approval or admiration for. "Pillage" means to steal or loot. "Hinder" means to impede or halt. "Express" means to communicate.
Example Question #1803 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SUPPLICATE
Beg
Chisel
Rule
Handle
Prove
Beg
"Supplicate" means ask humbly or beg. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "supplicate": "chisel" means chip material away from; "rule" means govern over; "handle" means deal with or cope with; and "prove" means demonstrate.
Example Question #1804 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
GALVANIZE
Stabilize
Bribe
Churn
Dig
Incite
Incite
"Galvanize" means to stimulate or to startle into sudden action, so "incite," a verb that means drive to action, is the correct answer. None of the other words are close in meaning to "galvanize": "stabilize" means to steady; "dig" means to excavate; "churn" means to agitate; and "bribe" means to corrupt by giving money.
Example Question #1805 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ENTHRALL
Quarrel
Distract
Captivate
Decide
Pacify
Captivate
"Enthrall" means capture the attention of or captivate, so "captivate" is the correct answer. "Decide" means choose among two or more options. "Quarrel" means dispute or fight. "Pacify" means make calm or make peaceful. "Distract" means divert or prevent someone or something from paying full attention to something.
Example Question #1806 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SPOIL
Erode
Frustrate
Abridge
Pamper
Accelerate
Pamper
"Spoil" means pamper or coddle, so "pamper" is the correct answer. "Frustrate" means disappoint or block something from happening. "Erode" means wear away. "Accelerate" means go faster. "Abridge" means shorten or cut out parts of a text.
Example Question #1807 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PERJURE
Cooperate
Discredit
Entertain
Lie
Demolish
Lie
"Perjure" means lie under oath, so "lie" is the correct answer. "Discredit" means harm someone's or something's reputation. "Entertain" means amuse or provide a person with some type of enjoyment. "Demolish" means destroy. "Cooperate" means work with others to accomplish a common goal.
Example Question #1808 : Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
JEER
to imply
to obstruct
to ignite
to mock
to notify
to mock
"Jeer" means to ridicule or to mock. "Notify" means to tell or inform someone of something. "Obstruct" means to prevent or to block. "Imply" means to hint or suggest without stating directly. "Ignite" means to light up or set on fire.
Example Question #1809 : Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
PARDON
Forgive
Wane
Delude
Bloat
Imply
Forgive
"Pardon" means to forgive. "Delude" means to trick or deceive. "Wane" means to lessen or decrease. "Bloat" means to become larger or swollen from a liquid. "Imply" means to infer ot hint at without stating directly.
Example Question #1810 : Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
BLUSTER
Stun
Bellow
Quantify
Demolish
Amend
Bellow
"Bluster" means to bellow or talk to a very loud and aggressive manner. "Quantify" means to count or figure out the value of something. "Demolish" means to get rid of or destroy. "Amend" means to repair ot make better. "Stun" means to knock out or shock someone.
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