Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word or phrase closest in meaning to the word in bold letters.

Dilate

  1. Ruined

  2. Sheer

  3. Expand

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Dilate means to expand, widen, or spread out. The word comes from Latin and is commonly used in medical contexts (dilated pupils) and general contexts (dilating on a topic). Option A 'Ruined' and B 'Sheer' are unrelated to the meaning.

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