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Example Question #531 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
RESTRAIN
Attempt
Locate
Toil
Damage
Contain
Contain
The word "restrain" comes from roots that mean to tie back. It is related to words like "restrict," "restrictions," and "stricture." When we restrain our words, we hold them back so as not to say something nasty. When we physically restrain someone (with "restraints"), we hold them in place so they can't move. In this case, we contain them within a given space or locale. Thus, the best option is "contain."
Example Question #532 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AFFIX
Correct
Harm
Include
Bloat
Attach
Attach
"Affix" means to fasten something to something else and closely matches the common word "attach." "Correct" means right or proper. "Include" means to add something to a group, "bloat" means to make something unduly large, and "harm" means to hurt.
Example Question #533 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRUNCATE
Relocate
Deviate
Extrapolate
Shorten
Augment
Shorten
"Truncate" means to shorten, to abbreviate. To provide further help, "deviate" means go away from, turn away from; "augment" means enhance, make better; "relocate" means move; "extrapolate" means to take further, to think beyond.
Example Question #534 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ATROPHY
Jettison
Wither
Strengthen
Pilfer
Plunder
Wither
To "atrophy" means to weaken, to waste away, to wither. It is generally used to describe the weakening of muscles, as in "muscle atrophy." To provide further help, "jettison" means discard; "plunder" and "pilfer" both mean to steal.
Example Question #58 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, Or Location
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
STYMIE
Discern
Hinder
Sanction
Assist
Suspend
Hinder
To "stymie" something is to hinder it, to prevent something from developing. To provide further help, "assist" means help; "suspend" means pause; "discern" means recognize and notice; "sanction" means approve.
Example Question #535 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FESTOON
Exculpate
Hinder
Reinforce
Reside
Decorate
Decorate
To "festoon" something means to decorate, to adorn. To provide further help, "reside" means live; "exculpate" means acquit, free from guilt; "reinforce" means provide support for; "hinder" means get in the way of, make something more difficult.
Example Question #60 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, Or Location
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXPUNGE
Create
Remove
Forbid
Acquit
Permit
Remove
To "expunge" something means to remove it, to remove it from the record. To provide further help, "acquit" means pardon; "permit" means allow; "forbid" means say something is not allowed.
Example Question #536 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PILFER
Comprehend
Acquire
Steal
Delay
Recognize
Steal
To "pilfer" something means to steal, to plunder. To provide further help, "comprehend" means understand; "acquire" means get.
Example Question #537 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CLEAVE
Split
Subtract
Enhance
Augment
Multiply
Split
To "cleave" something means to cut in half, to split something. To provide further help, "enhance" and "augment" are synonyms, both words mean to make something better by adding to it.
Example Question #538 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
KINDLE
Ignite
Read
Abscond
Defer
Ridicule
Ignite
"Kindle" means to light on fire, to ignite. To provide further help, "ridicule" means mock, make fun of; "defer" means postpone, put off, allow someone else to take charge; "abscond" means run away, usually run away with.
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