Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is most similar in meaning to the key word.

Cringe

  1. assert

  2. supervise

  3. crouch

  4. narrow

  5. ill-treat
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Cringe primarily means to crouch or draw back in fear or shame (physical shrinking). The modern slang meaning (embarrassment reaction) is secondary. Assert and supervise are confident, active behaviors. Narrow is unrelated.

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