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Choose the word that is CLOSEST IN MEANING to the word in capital letters in the sentence: "Parents try to INCULCATE good values in their children."

  1. eradicate
  2. instill
  3. inculpate
  4. incarcerate

Answer

B. instill

Solution

INCULCATE means "to teach by persistent repetition," so the closest in meaning is "instill." INCULPATE (to incriminate) is a look-alike trap.

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