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Choose the word that is CLOSEST IN MEANING to the word in capital letters in the sentence: "Many groups ADVOCATE stricter anti-smoking laws."

  1. oppose
  2. ignore
  3. question
  4. support

Answer

D. support

Solution

ADVOCATE means "to publicly recommend or support," so the closest in meaning is "support."

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