Multiple choice

Directions: Select the option that best defines the word in bold.

Bowdlerize

  1. to take out words that might be considered improper

  2. give firmness to

  3. use unnecessary strength

  4. cut into two or more separate parts
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Explanation

Bowdlerize means to remove material considered offensive, improper, or vulgar from a text, often named after Thomas Bowdler who cleaned up Shakespeare.

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