Multiple choice

Directions: The following question consists of a word in capital letters, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters.

ABET

  1. Support

  2. Restrain

  3. Incite

  4. Prevent
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A Correct answer
Explanation

(1) is the correct answer because “abet” means “support”, as “The political leader was charged with abetting hatred among the different castes.” The nearest distracter is “incite”, as – “The agitating crowd was incited by the arrival of their union leader and set the factory on fire."

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