Multiple choice

Directions: Find the word from the options which is most similar in the meaning of the given word. Hypothecate

  1. mortgage

  2. conjecture

  3. store away

  4. reason
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hypothecate is a legal and financial term meaning to pledge something (usually property) as security for a debt without giving up possession. Option A (mortgage) is the correct answer as it's the closest common term to this concept - pledging property as loan collateral. Conjecture (B) means guess or speculation. Store away (C) and reason (D) are not related to the financial/legal meaning of hypothecate.

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