Choose the word nearest in meaning to the given word: OSCILLATE
2023
Choose the word nearest in meaning to the given word:
OSCILLATE
- A.
swing
- B.
hang
- C.
freeze
- D.
tremble
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Correct answer: A
Key meaning: 'Oscillate' means to move back and forth repeatedly.
Why 'swing' is the best choice: both words describe a regular or pendulum-like back-and-forth motion.
Why 'tremble' is less suitable: it means to shake or quiver, often slightly or involuntarily, and does not specifically imply a regular back-and-forth movement.
Why 'hang' is incorrect: it means to be suspended or dangle, not to move back and forth.
Why 'freeze' is incorrect: it means to become motionless, which is the opposite of oscillating movement.
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