Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word from the options which is similar in meaning to the given word.

Buttress

  1. threaten

  2. search

  3. oppress

  4. reinforce
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D Correct answer
Explanation

To buttress means to support, strengthen, or reinforce something. Reinforce means to strengthen or support, especially with additional material or personnel. These are very close synonyms - both convey the idea of making something stronger or providing support. The other options are unrelated: threaten means to menace, search means to look for, and oppress means to burden unjustly.

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