Multiple choice Directions: Choose the word that best expresses the meaning of the given word. ABET Encourage Intercede Reject Retard Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation ABET means to encourage, support, or help someone do something (often something wrong). ENCOURAGE is the direct synonym - to give support, confidence, or hope. Intercede (mediate), reject (refuse), and retard (slow) are unrelated.