Multiple choice

Directions: Select the word or phrase closest in meaning to the given word.

Proscribe

  1. allow

  2. prescribe

  3. banish

  4. advance

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Proscribe means to officially forbid, denounce, or condemn something. While banish typically means to send someone away from a place, in this context it's the closest match among the options. Proscribe is often used for laws or actions that are prohibited, while banish is more about physical removal.

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