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What does the verb abase mean?

To elevate, exalt

To praise, commend

To respect, honor

To humiliate, de-grade

The correct answer 'abase' means to humiliate or de-grade someone, while the incorrect answers provide the opposite meanings which do not align with the definition of the word.

Explanation

The correct answer 'abase' means to humiliate or de-grade someone, while the incorrect answers provide the opposite meanings which do not align with the definition of the word.

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2. What does the verb 'abate' mean?

To reduce, lessen

To increase, expand

To intensify, amplify

To maintain, uphold

The correct definition of the verb 'abate' is to reduce or lessen, not to increase, maintain, or intensify.

Explanation

The correct definition of the verb 'abate' is to reduce or lessen, not to increase, maintain, or intensify.

3. What is the definition of 'abdicate' (verb)?

To inherit a position of power

To give up a position, usually one of leadership ("abdicate the throne")

To conquer a new territory

To create a new organization

Abdicate specifically refers to the act of giving up a position of leadership or power, not inheriting, conquering, or creating.

Explanation

Abdicate specifically refers to the act of giving up a position of leadership or power, not inheriting, conquering, or creating.

What does abduct mean?

To release, set free

To exchange, trade

To search, seek

To kidnap, take by force

Abduct means to take someone away illegally using force or deception, usually for ransom or in order to compel someone to be somewhere against their will.

Explanation

Abduct means to take someone away illegally using force or deception, usually for ransom or in order to compel someone to be somewhere against their will.

5. What does the term aberration (noun) mean?

Uniformity

Something that differs from the norm

Consistency

Normality

Aberration refers to something that deviates or differs from the norm or standard. It does not mean normality, consistency, or uniformity.

Explanation

Aberration refers to something that deviates or differs from the norm or standard. It does not mean normality, consistency, or uniformity.

6. What is the meaning of the verb 'abet'?

To punish, reprimand, penalize

To ignore, neglect, avoid

To aid, help, encourage

To hinder, obstruct, discourage

The correct answer to the question is 'to aid, help, encourage', as abet means to assist or support someone in committing a crime or wrongdoing.

Explanation

The correct answer to the question is 'to aid, help, encourage', as abet means to assist or support someone in committing a crime or wrongdoing.

7. What is the meaning of the verb 'abhor'?

To admire, respect

To love, cherish

To hate, detest "abhor violence"

To ignore, overlook

The correct meaning of the verb 'abhor' is to hate or detest something intensely.

Explanation

The correct meaning of the verb 'abhor' is to hate or detest something intensely.

8. What does 'abide' mean as a verb?

To put up with OR to remain

To change

To forget

To leave

The verb 'abide' means to tolerate or put up with a situation, or to remain in a place or state. The incorrect answers provided do not accurately represent the meaning of 'abide'.

Explanation

The verb 'abide' means to tolerate or put up with a situation, or to remain in a place or state. The incorrect answers provided do not accurately represent the meaning of 'abide'.

9. What is the meaning of the adjective 'abject'?

Wretched, pitiful ("abject poverty")

Happy, joyous

Confident, assured

Wealthy, affluent

The adjective 'abject' describes something that is wretched or pitiful, as seen in the phrase 'abject poverty'. It conveys a sense of extreme misery or hopelessness.

Explanation

The adjective 'abject' describes something that is wretched or pitiful, as seen in the phrase 'abject poverty'. It conveys a sense of extreme misery or hopelessness.

10. What is the definition of abjure (verb)?

To embrace, accept

To reject, renounce ("to abjure the evil policies")

To conceal, hide

To cherish, uphold

The correct definition of abjure is to reject or renounce something, not embrace or accept. It is the opposite of cherish or uphold. It also does not mean to conceal or hide.

Explanation

The correct definition of abjure is to reject or renounce something, not embrace or accept. It is the opposite of cherish or uphold. It also does not mean to conceal or hide.

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