Choose the word most similar in meaning to the capitalized one. PREVENT:
Correct answer: A. Stop
- A. Stop
- B. permit
- C. verify
- D. Confirm
Explanation
Prevent means to keep (something) from happening. Stop means to prevent or dissuade (someone) from continuing in an activity or achieving an aim. "Stop" and "prevent" both convey the idea of halting or hindering an action from happening or continuing. They both involve taking measures to avoid or put an end to something undesirable. While "permit," "verify," and "confirm" may involve some degree of control or assurance, they do not inherently carry the same notion of actively impeding or obstructing an action as "prevent" does.
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