Multiple choice

Directions: Against key word are given five suggested meanings. Choose the word or phrase which is opposite in meaning to the key word.

Distinguish

  1. suppress

  2. surrogate

  3. segregate

  4. confuse

  5. recognize differences
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Distinguish means to recognize differences between things, to tell apart, or to make notable. The opposite would be to confuse, mix up, or fail to see differences. 'Confuse' correctly represents this opposite meaning. 'Segregate' means to separate, which is related but not opposite.

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