Question 243
HardOriginal questionChoose the word closest in meaning to the word in capitals.
The rebels tried to SUBVERT the government.
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
To subvert is to try to weaken or overthrow. Undermine means the same.
Worth noting
Support is the opposite. Divert shares the "-vert" ending, which means turn, but it means to turn aside.
- Concept
- A word of the same meaning as "subvert"
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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