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Choose the word that is CLOSEST IN MEANING to the word in capital letters in the sentence: "The new government ABROGATED the unfair treaty."

  1. ratify
  2. repeal
  3. arrogate
  4. aggravate

Answer

B. repeal

Solution

ABROGATE means "to repeal or do away with (a law or agreement)," so the closest in meaning is "repeal." ARROGATE (to claim without right) is a look-alike trap.

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