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Synonyms · Question 243 of 250

Question 243

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Choose 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

  1. 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"
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