Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word from the options which is similar in meaning to the given word.

Proliferate

  1. Detain

  2. Abuse

  3. Ugly

  4. Generate
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Proliferate means to increase rapidly in number or to multiply. Generate means to produce or create, which is closest in meaning. Detain means to hold back, abuse means mistreatment, and ugly means unpleasant in appearance.

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