Question

Choose the word nearest in meaning to the word given in capital letters: EXALT

• A. deny
• B. blame
• C. refuse
• D. laud

Hint:

To remember EXALT, think of the word *altitude* or *elevation*. To exalt someone means to lift them up high with your words of praise. Similarly, LAUD is the root word of *laudable* (praiseworthy) and *applause*.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Concept: The objective is to identify the synonym (word nearest in meaning) for the capitalized verb EXALT. Let us first define the target word:
• EXALT (verb): To praise highly, raise in rank, glorify, revere, or speak exceptionally well of someone or something. Now, let us look at the definition and context of each option provided:
• Option (A) deny: Means to state that something is untrue, or to refuse to grant something. This is completely unrelated to praising or elevating.
• Option (B) blame: Means to assign responsibility for a fault or wrong. This is an antonymous concept to praising or glorifying.
• Option (C) refuse: Means to indicate unwillingness to accept or do something. It has no conceptual overlap with giving praise.
• Option (D) laud: Means to praise a person or their achievements highly, or to extol them publicly. Since "laud" and "exalt" both mean to highly praise or glorify someone, they are close synonyms. Thus, Option (D) is the correct choice.