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Example Question #1971 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
MOLT
Scratch
Shed
Flap
Bite
Melt
Shed
“Molt” is a verb that is used of an animal and means “shed old feathers, hair, or skin, etc.,” so we need to pick out an answer choice that means something like “discard feathers, hair, skin, or an old shell to make way for new growth.” While all of the answer choirs are verbs that might be associated with animals, “shed,” is a verb that when referring to a reptile or insect means “allow skin to come off, to be replaced by another one that has grown underneath,” and when referring to a mammal means “lose (hair) as a result of molting, disease, or age.” Because “shed” is the answer choice closest in meaning to “molt,” “shed” is the correct answer.
Example Question #1972 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ERADICATE
Destroy
Harbor
Grumble
Grant
Bombard
Destroy
"To eradicate" means to completely destroy.
Example Question #256 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CORRODE
Whisper
Deteriorate
Orate
Characterize
Expand
Deteriorate
To "corrode" is to deteriorate, disintegrate, or wear away.
Example Question #257 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ANNEX
Envelop
Attach
Goad
Humanize
Swindle
Attach
To "annex" is to add or attach, especially to something larger. The Latin root word, "annexus," means "tied to."
Example Question #258 : Synonyms: Verbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
EXPUNGE
Manage
Legislate
Advocate
Obliterate
Lie
Obliterate
To "expunge" is to wipe out or obliterate.
Example Question #1973 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRANSCEND
Admonish
Bore
Surpass
Gratify
Terminate
Surpass
To "transcend" is to go beyond or to surpass.
Example Question #1974 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABRIDGE
Summarize
Shorten
Cross over
Add onto
Defend
Shorten
To "abridge" something is to shorten it, usually by editing out parts of it. This usually refers to a story, an essay, or some other written or spoken work.
Example Question #91 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, Or Location
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
AMPLIFY
Make false
Make larger
Praise
Become fancy
Simplify
Make larger
To "amplify" something is to make it larger. An amplifier is a device for making a musical instrument louder; if something is "ample," you have a lot of it.
Example Question #92 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, Or Location
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
COALESCE
Satirize
Wield
Nominate
Protect
Amalgamate
Amalgamate
To "coalesce" and to "amalgamate" both mean to unite or combine.
Example Question #93 : Synonyms: Verbs About Physical Changes, Movement, Or Location
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
HINDER
Cover
Block
Suggest
Discover
Prepare
Block
"Hinder" means to block.
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