Synonyms: Verbs

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1

Synonyms: choose the word with the meaning closest to the word in question.

Collaborate

to cooperate

to bicker

to tease

to disagree

to present

Explanation

"Collaborate" means to cooperate.

2

Synonyms: choose the word with the meaning closest to the word in question.

Collaborate

to cooperate

to bicker

to tease

to disagree

to present

Explanation

"Collaborate" means to cooperate.

3

Synonyms: choose the word with a meaning most similar to the word in question.

Abscond

Depart

Amplify

Practice

Estimate

Nourish

Explanation

To "abscond" is to depart quickly and secretly.

4

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

SCRUTINIZE

Inspect

Dirty

Misrepresent

Enchant

Attach

Explanation

"Scrutinize" means inspect or examine in detail, so "inspect" is the correct answer.

5

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

SCRUTINIZE

Inspect

Dirty

Misrepresent

Enchant

Attach

Explanation

"Scrutinize" means inspect or examine in detail, so "inspect" is the correct answer.

6

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

DILATE

Expand

Shrink

Ponder

Recollect

Recline

Explanation

The verb "dilate" means to enlarge, to widen, to expand. It is usually used in reference to "eyes." When someone's eyes become wider they are said to "dilate." Additionally, "recline" means lean back; "recollect" means remember; "shrink" means become smaller; "ponder" means consider, think about deeply.

7

Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.

MERGE

Blend

Uncontrolled

Prophetic

Cancel

Outlast

Explanation

"Merge" means to come or blend together, so "blend" is the correct answer. For clarification, someone who is "prophetic" has insight into the future.

8

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

SIMULATE

Reproduce

Revisit

Relocate

Repose

Replete

Explanation

The verb "simulate" means copy, reproduce, to copy the appearance of. Additionally, "revisit" means visit again; "relocate" means move to a new house; "repose" means rest; "replete" means filled with.

9

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

SIMULATE

Reproduce

Revisit

Relocate

Repose

Replete

Explanation

The verb "simulate" means copy, reproduce, to copy the appearance of. Additionally, "revisit" means visit again; "relocate" means move to a new house; "repose" means rest; "replete" means filled with.

10

Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.

DILATE

Expand

Shrink

Ponder

Recollect

Recline

Explanation

The verb "dilate" means to enlarge, to widen, to expand. It is usually used in reference to "eyes." When someone's eyes become wider they are said to "dilate." Additionally, "recline" means lean back; "recollect" means remember; "shrink" means become smaller; "ponder" means consider, think about deeply.

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