Multiple choice

Directions: Pick out the word closest in meaning to the given word.

Ravish

  1. accumulate

  2. preserve

  3. uphold

  4. misuse
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Explanation

Ravish traditionally means to seize and carry away by force, to overwhelm with emotion, or to plunder. 'Accumulate,' 'preserve,' and 'uphold' suggest building, protecting, or maintaining - opposite actions to taking or misusing. While 'misuse' is an imperfect modern synonym, in some vocabulary contexts it's accepted as relating to abuse or improper treatment.

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