CLOSET IN MEANING 12 -1

The word "empower" in paragraph 2 could be best replaced by _______.

• enable

• weaken

• discourage

• restrict

The word "challenge" in paragraph 1 could be best replaced by _______.

• accept

• question

• ignore

• enjoy

The word "expand" in paragraph 3 could be best replaced by _______.

• reduce

• grow

• stop

• close

The word "inspire" in paragraph 2 could be best replaced by _______.

• motivate

• discourage

• confuse

• delay

The word "resolve" in paragraph 1 could be best replaced by _______.

• ignore

• solve

• complicate

• delay

The word "maintain" in paragraph 4 could be best replaced by _______.

• lose

• keep

• break

• reject

The word "analyze" in paragraph 3 could be best replaced by _______.

• examine

• guess

• hide

• forget

The word "assist" in paragraph 2 could be best replaced by _______.

• help

• harm

• delay

• prevent

The word "interpret" in paragraph 1 could be best replaced by _______.

• explain

• confuse

• reject

• ignore

The word "transform" in paragraph 4 could be best replaced by _______.

• keep

• change

• ignore

• reduce