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Example Question #1861 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISPARAGE
Waste
Separate
Insult
Scatter
Frighten
Insult
To "disparage" someone or something is to speak badly of it, insult it, or put it down.
Example Question #1862 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADMONISH
Support
Nourish
Provide
Rebuke
Assist
Rebuke
“Admonish” is a transitive verb that means to rebuke somebody mildly, but earnestly. “Support” and “assist” are antonyms.
Example Question #1863 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BABBLE
Conquer
Balloon
March
Prattle
Slide
Prattle
Babble means to talk quickly and incomprehensibly, or to prattle
Example Question #1864 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VERIFY
Normalize
Strike down
Adhere
Generate
Substantiate
Substantiate
Verify means to confirm or substantiate a claim.
Example Question #1865 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ATTRIBUTE
Report
Adhere
Transport
Bind
Accredit
Accredit
Attribute means to regard something as being caused by something/someone, or to accredit it to something/someone.
Example Question #1866 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
VENERATE
Downgrade
Clarify
Misuse
Honor
Beautify
Honor
"To venerate" is to honor or treat with reverence.
Example Question #1867 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EDIFY
Deceive
Avoid
Stretch
Instruct
Apologize
Instruct
To "edify" is to instruct or to enlighten.
Example Question #1868 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
INDICT
Outline
Dismiss
Pile
Collaborate
Accuse
Accuse
To "indict" someone is to formally accuse him or her of a crime.
Example Question #1869 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DELIBERATE
Survey
Reflect
Apprehend
Curse
Eliminate
Reflect
To "deliberate" is to reflect or think carefully about.
Example Question #1870 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ANTAGONIZE
Calibrate
Persuade
Order
Oppose
Delay
Oppose
To "antagonize" is to dispute with, oppose, or irritate.
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