Direction: Select the word that is most SIMILAR in the meaning of the…
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Direction: Select the word that is most SIMILAR in the meaning of the underlined word.
He is only half-gratified at recognising the dis possibility of nature, and he is by no means willing to forsake nature entirely.
Answer: C. Abandon — Correct answer: Abandon — Abandon is the closest synonym of "forsake" in this context. Forsake (verb): to leave or give up someone or something, often…
- A.
Reclaim
- B.
Keep
- C.
Abandon
- D.
Reserve
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Correct answer: C
Correct answer: Abandon — Abandon is the closest synonym of "forsake" in this context.
Forsake (verb): to leave or give up someone or something, often permanently.
Abandon (verb): to leave a person, place, or thing, usually permanently. This mirrors the meaning of "forsake," so it is the correct synonym.
Keep (verb): to retain possession or continue to have something; opposite in meaning to "forsake."
Reclaim (verb): to take back something that was yours; does not mean to leave or give up.
Reserve (verb): to set aside or keep for a specific purpose or time; not a synonym of "forsake."
Example: In the sentence "He is by no means willing to forsake nature entirely," the word "forsake" means to abandon nature, so "abandon" is the best choice.
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