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Example Question #1761 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SUPPLICATE
Prove
Chisel
Rule
Handle
Beg
Beg
"Supplicate" means ask humbly or beg. None of the other answer choices are close in meaning to "supplicate": "chisel" means chip material away from; "rule" means govern over; "handle" means deal with or cope with; and "prove" means demonstrate.
Example Question #1762 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
GALVANIZE
Bribe
Dig
Churn
Incite
Stabilize
Incite
"Galvanize" means to stimulate or to startle into sudden action, so "incite," a verb that means drive to action, is the correct answer. None of the other words are close in meaning to "galvanize": "stabilize" means to steady; "dig" means to excavate; "churn" means to agitate; and "bribe" means to corrupt by giving money.
Example Question #1763 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
ENTHRALL
Distract
Quarrel
Pacify
Decide
Captivate
Captivate
"Enthrall" means capture the attention of or captivate, so "captivate" is the correct answer. "Decide" means choose among two or more options. "Quarrel" means dispute or fight. "Pacify" means make calm or make peaceful. "Distract" means divert or prevent someone or something from paying full attention to something.
Example Question #1764 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SPOIL
Frustrate
Erode
Pamper
Accelerate
Abridge
Pamper
"Spoil" means pamper or coddle, so "pamper" is the correct answer. "Frustrate" means disappoint or block something from happening. "Erode" means wear away. "Accelerate" means go faster. "Abridge" means shorten or cut out parts of a text.
Example Question #1765 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PERJURE
Demolish
Cooperate
Discredit
Lie
Entertain
Lie
"Perjure" means lie under oath, so "lie" is the correct answer. "Discredit" means harm someone's or something's reputation. "Entertain" means amuse or provide a person with some type of enjoyment. "Demolish" means destroy. "Cooperate" means work with others to accomplish a common goal.
Example Question #1766 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
JEER
to mock
to ignite
to imply
to obstruct
to notify
to mock
"Jeer" means to ridicule or to mock. "Notify" means to tell or inform someone of something. "Obstruct" means to prevent or to block. "Imply" means to hint or suggest without stating directly. "Ignite" means to light up or set on fire.
Example Question #1767 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
PARDON
Delude
Imply
Forgive
Bloat
Wane
Forgive
"Pardon" means to forgive. "Delude" means to trick or deceive. "Wane" means to lessen or decrease. "Bloat" means to become larger or swollen from a liquid. "Imply" means to infer ot hint at without stating directly.
Example Question #1768 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
BLUSTER
Bellow
Stun
Demolish
Quantify
Amend
Bellow
"Bluster" means to bellow or talk to a very loud and aggressive manner. "Quantify" means to count or figure out the value of something. "Demolish" means to get rid of or destroy. "Amend" means to repair ot make better. "Stun" means to knock out or shock someone.
Example Question #1769 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
WHEEDLE
Compel
Coax
Disengage
Mislead
Fulfill
Coax
"Wheedle" means to coax or persuade using flattery. "Fulfill" means to complete or to satisfy a task. "Disengage" means to separate or detach from something. "Compel" means to force a person to do something. "Mislead" means to deceive or to lie.
Example Question #883 : Hspt Verbal Skills
Synonyms: choose the answer closest in meaning to the word in question.
ACCENTUATE
Highlight
Amass
Confront
Undermine
Frustrate
Highlight
"Accentuate" means to highlight or emphasize. "Undermine" means to weaken. "Confront" means to come face-to-face with, or to challenge. "Amass" means to accumulate or gather. "Frustrate" to foil or block a plan or some action.
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