Multiple choice

Directions: Each of the following Eight items consists of a word in Bold-capital letters, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the word in Bold capital letters.

STRAFE

  1. To punish

  2. To strengthen

  3. To run away

  4. To work very hard
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Explanation

Strafe means to attack, criticize, or punish repeatedly and severely. In military contexts, it specifically means to attack with machine-gun fire from low-flying aircraft. 'To punish' is the closest synonym among the options as it conveys the idea of attacking or penalizing someone.

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