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Example Question #823 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PORTRAY
Depict
Discourage
Contemplate
Figure out
Protest
Depict
"Portray" means to depict. "Discourage" means to cause a person to lose confidence. "Figure out" means to discover or to solve. "Protest" means to oppose or fight against. "Contemplate" means to think about, especially in a profound way.
Example Question #824 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EMPHASIZE
Dismiss
Underscore
Trick
Ignore
Repeat
Underscore
"Emphasize" means to add emphasis to or to underscore. "Dismiss" means to send away or to release. "Ignore" means to not notice or to not pay attention to. "Trick" means to deceive or mislead. "Repeat" means to do something again.
Example Question #825 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
IMPLORE
Scold
Harangue
Rebuke
Plead
Berate
Plead
"Implore" means to beg or plead for someone to do something. For clarification, the other four answer choices are all synonyms of one another, and they all mean to criticize.
Example Question #826 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CONDONE
Impede
Suggest
Insolvent
Permit
Insipid
Permit
"Condone" means permit or allow something to happen. For clarification, "permit" means allow, "impede" means get in the way of, "insolvent" means bankrupt or broke, and "insipid" means lifeless, dull and boring.
Example Question #41 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ASSERT
Heirloom
Declare
Avoid
Disgust
Brood
Declare
"Assert" means to declare or state something. For clarification, "brood" means to sulk, and an "heirloom" is an item passed down from one generation to the next.
Example Question #42 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INDICT
Anthem
Charge
Permit
Prohibit
Potent
Charge
"Indict" means to charge or accuse someone with a crime. An "indictment" is an accusation of wrongdoing. For clarification, "potent" means strong or effective, "permit" means allow, "prohibit" means forbid, and an "anthem" is a song of praise or allegiance.
Example Question #43 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
INSINUATE
Aspire
Demand
Decree
Suggest
Solicit
Suggest
"Insinuate" means to suggest or imply something. For clarification, an "aspiration" is a goal or target, a "decree" is an order, and "solicit" means to ask or plead someone or a group for something.
Example Question #44 : Synonyms: Verbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BANISH
Expel
Diffuse
Greet
Thrive
Decode
Expel
"Banish" means expel or exile, so "expel" is the correct answer. "Greet" means welcome someone. "Decode" means decipher or break a code. "Thrive" means grow or flourish. "Diffuse" is a verb that means spread out over a large area.
Example Question #831 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SNARL
Describe
Growl
Smile
Deceive
Correct
Growl
"Snarl" means growl, so "growl" is the correct answer. "Smile" means make a facial expression to convey joy or happiness. "Describe" means discuss or list the features and characteristics of something or someone. "Deceive" means trick or fool. "Correct" means make right or fix a mistake.
Example Question #832 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
BROWBEAT
Assist
Prepare
Bombast
Decree
Intimidate
Intimidate
"Browbeat" means intimidate or bully, so "intimidate" is the correct answer. For clarification, "assist" means help, "decree" means order, and "bombast" means swagger or bravado.
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