Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word/phrase which is similar in meaning to the given word.

Bowdlerise

  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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Bowdlerise means to remove material considered offensive or improper from a text, named after Thomas Bowdler who expurgated Shakespeare's works. The correct answer is A. The other options don't match: giving firmness relates to strengthening, unnecessary strength means excessive force, and cutting into parts refers to division, not censorship.

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