Multiple choice

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

Impetus

  1. salvation

  2. emancipate

  3. ridicule

  4. stimulus

  5. none of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Impetus means the driving force, motivation, or stimulus that makes something happen or causes action. Both impetus and stimulus refer to things that propel action or create change. The other options (salvation means rescue, emancipate means set free, ridicule means mock) don't relate to motivation or driving force.

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