Choose which of the following is closest to the word mention INCITE
Choose which of the following is closest to the word mention
INCITE
Answer: B. Excite — Correct answer: Excite Explanation: “Incite” means to encourage or stir up someone to act, often used when urging action or provocation. “Excite” — to arouse…
- A.
Stagger
- B.
Excite
- C.
Curb
- D.
none of the above
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Correct answer: B
Correct answer: Excite
Explanation: “Incite” means to encourage or stir up someone to act, often used when urging action or provocation. “Excite” — to arouse or stir up feelings or actions — is the closest match in meaning among the choices.
Why “Stagger” is wrong: it means to walk unsteadily or to astonish, not to encourage action.
Why “Curb” is wrong: it means to restrain or limit, which is the opposite of “incite.”
Why “none of the above” is wrong: a suitable synonym is available among the choices (“excite”), so choosing none is incorrect.