Multiple choice

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

Supplicate

  1. beg favours

  2. request earnestly

  3. petition humbly

  4. repeatedly insist
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Supplicate means to make a humble or earnest request, especially to someone in authority. 'Petition humbly' captures both the request aspect and the humility. 'Beg favours' is too informal, while 'request earnestly' misses the humility aspect.

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