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Example Question #1871 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
BESMIRCH
Terrify
Misunderstand
Dishonor
Recuperate
Ordain
Dishonor
To "besmirch" is to soil or dishonor.
Example Question #1827 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABNEGATE
Bald
Renounce
Work
Celebrate
Pressure
Renounce
To "abnegate" is to deny oneself something (such as a right or convenience), or to renounce something.
Example Question #1831 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SCRUTINIZE
Examine
Close
Threaten
Galvanize
Polish
Examine
To "scrutinize" is to examine with careful attention.
Example Question #114 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PERSECUTE
Sleep
Quantify
Gallop
Surrender
Harass
Harass
To "persecute" is to harass or oppress.
Example Question #1831 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PRATTLE
Endorse
Earn
Pervade
Babble
Radiate
Babble
To "prattle" is to talk in a foolish or simple-minded way. The best answer choice is "babble."
Example Question #1871 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROMULGATE
Sever
Prevent
Induce
Morph
Declare
Declare
To "promulgate" is to make known publicly. The best answer choice is "declare."
Example Question #1872 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISCOMFIT
Educate
Validate
Confuse
Behave
Neutralize
Confuse
To "discomfit" is to confuse, embarrass, or frustrate the plans of.
Example Question #1877 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABROGATE
Watch
Mobilize
Abolish
Theorize
Decay
Abolish
To "abrogate" is to formally or officially abolish.
Example Question #1873 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ADJURE
Try
Command
Excuse
Strike
Loathe
Command
To "adjure" is to earnestly urge or command someone to do something.
Example Question #1874 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
DISABUSE
Converse
Medicate
Tear
Abet
Correct
Correct
To "disabuse" is to free someone from deception or error. The best answer choice "correct."
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