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Example Question #581 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ULULATE
Very late
Whimper
Yell
Lose
Yell
"Ululate" means shout loudly, typically in sadness. The best option is "yell," which means cry out. Considering the other options, "lose" means fail or suffer loss, "very late" means occurring at a time quite a period of time after a usual time, and "whimper" means cry with low, broken sounds.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
HEED
Ignore
Honor
Stengthen
Praise
Listen to
Listen to
To "heed" means to listen to. For example, one might write, "John did not heed his father's warning to wear his helmet when he rode his bike to school yesterday." So, "listen to" is the correct answer.
Example Question #2 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
CARP
Portray
Complain
Assess
Permit
Condone
Complain
"Carp" means to complain, especially about things that are not very important. To further help you, "portray" means depict or show; "assess" means to judge or evaluate. "Condone" and "permit" are quite similar in meaning, almost synonyms, but there is a slight difference: "permit" means to allow; "condone" means to be willing to overlook something that is wrong.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the word or phrase that best matches the word in capital letters.
ALLUDE
Credit
Debunk
Hint
Inquire
Summon
Hint
"Allude" means to hint at or to suggest. To further help you, "debunk" means to prove something is wrong; "inquire" means to ask; "credit" means to give praise and recognition; "summon" means send for or call for.
Example Question #1 : Synonyms: Verbs About Communicating, Arguing, And Understanding
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PONDER
Explain
Wonder
Favor
Presume
Understand
Wonder
To "ponder" means to wonder or think about, so "wonder" is the synonym.
Example Question #951 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ACCLAIM
Approve
Decide
Appraise
Praise
Admonish
Praise
To "acclaim" means to praise publicly and enthusiastically. Therefore, “praise” is a synonym of “acclaim.”
Example Question #952 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
COMPROMISE
Purchase
Sell
Contract
Historical
Settle
Settle
"Compromise" means settle a dispute in order to reach an agreement by having each side give up something they want, so "settle" is the synonym.
Example Question #13 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
OSTRACIZE
Transform
Breeze
Absorb
Exclude
Exclude
The word "ostracize" means exclude from some particular group. The best choice is "exclude" because it shares the same meaning as "ostracize."
Example Question #953 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
OUST
Remove
Nurture
Alter
Bequeath
Remove
The word "oust" means remove from a position with force. "Remove" is the best choice because it is a part of the definition of "oust." Considering the other choices, "nurture" means take care of, "alter" means change, and "bequeath" means pass down, often to someone in a younger generation.
Example Question #954 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CAJOLE
Blame
Flatter
Laugh
Tumble
Flatter
"Cajole" means persuade by flattering. "Flatter," which means praise excessively, is the best choice. Considering the other choices, "laugh" means produce a sound signifying happiness, "blame" means assign blame, and "tumble" means fall.
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