One Word Substitution — Set 8
Questions 71–80 of 140
To deny something persistently is to:
Correct Answer: C. Gainsay
To gainsay means to deny, contradict, or dispute something. Dispute questions accuracy, refuse declines an offer, and reject is formal refusal.
To make a solemn promise is to:
Correct Answer: C. Vow
To vow means to make a solemn promise or commitment. Pledge is a formal commitment, swear involves oath-taking, and promise is less formal.
To act in a fawning manner to gain favor is to:
Correct Answer: C. Fawn
To fawn is to act obsequiously and flatteringly to gain favor or approval. Grovel emphasizes degradation, kowtow emphasizes submission, and flatter emphasizes insincere praise.
To extinguish a fire is to:
Correct Answer: B. Quench
To quench means to extinguish or suppress, especially a fire. Douse involves throwing water, suppress is general cessation, and stop is vague.
To make amends for an offense is to:
Correct Answer: B. Atone
To atone means to make amends or reparation for an offense or wrongdoing. Apologize is expressing regret, repent is feeling remorse, and regret is a feeling.
To break or annul a law is to:
Correct Answer: C. Abrogate
To abrogate means to formally annul or do away with a law. Violate is breaking a law, infringe is transgression, and break is informal.
To speak or act against someone is to:
Correct Answer: A. Oppose
To oppose means to speak or act against something or someone. Argue involves debate, contradict denies statements, and gainsay denies or contradicts.
To make a loud, continuous noise is to:
Correct Answer: B. Roar
To roar is to make a loud, deep, and continuous sound. Shout is loud speech, resound means to echo loudly, and echo means reflected sound.
To struggle against something is to:
Correct Answer: C. Contend
To contend is to struggle, compete, or strive against something. Fight is physical combat, resist is opposition, and strive is determined effort.
To change one's opinion is to:
Correct Answer: A. Reconsider
To reconsider means to think again about a decision and potentially change one's opinion. Reverse is a complete turnaround, alter is modification, and vacillate is hesitation.