Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, out of the given alternatives, choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the given word. Masticate

  1. devour

  2. divert

  3. chew

  4. swallow
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

'Masticate' means to chew or grind food with the teeth, breaking it down for digestion. It is the technical term for the mechanical process of chewing that occurs before swallowing. 'Chew' is the correct synonym. 'Devour' means to eat quickly, 'swallow' comes after chewing, and 'divert' means to distract - none of these capture the specific meaning of mastication.

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