Pick out the word most similar in meaning. Condone
2023
Pick out the word most similar in meaning.
Condone
Answer: D. disregard — Answer: disregard Condone means to overlook or allow (often something wrong). "Disregard"—to ignore or pay no attention to—matches this meaning and is the…
- A.
simplify
- B.
complicate
- C.
premature
- D.
disregard
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Correct answer: D
Answer: disregard
Condone means to overlook or allow (often something wrong). "Disregard"—to ignore or pay no attention to—matches this meaning and is the best synonym among the choices.
"simplify" — means to make simpler; not related to overlooking or allowing.
"complicate" — means to make more complex; opposite/irrelevant meaning.
"premature" — describes timing (too early); unrelated to the idea of overlooking.
Tip: Synonyms of "condone" include overlook, pardon, and disregard.