Direction: Below each of the following words (in capital letters) four possible substitutes are given. Choose the word which is nearest in meaning to the word given in capital letters and indicate your response on the Answer-Sheet. FORSAKE
Abandon
Understanding the Meaning of FORSAKE
The question asks us to find the word that is nearest in meaning to the word FORSAKE from the given options. To do this, let's look at the meaning of FORSAKE and then examine each option.
What does FORSAKE mean?
The word FORSAKE generally means to abandon, renounce, or give up something or someone entirely.
Analyzing the Options
Let's break down the meanings of the given options:
- Alarm: This means to frighten or make someone anxious, or a warning sound or signal. It does not mean to give up or abandon.
- Abandon: This means to give up completely or to leave something or someone permanently. This meaning is very similar to FORSAKE.
- Forgive: This means to stop feeling angry or resentful towards someone for an offense or mistake. It is about pardoning, not leaving or giving up.
- Forage: This means to search widely for food or provisions. It is related to searching for resources, not giving something up.
Comparing Meanings
Comparing the meanings, we can see that Abandon is the word closest in meaning to FORSAKE. Both words convey the idea of giving up or leaving something or someone completely.
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