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Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: ILLUMINATE

AExplain

BDarken

CDestroy

DHide

Answer:

A. Explain

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•Explain

  • Illuminate literally means to light up, but figuratively it means to clarify, enlighten, or make something clear (to explain). The other options (Darken, Destroy, Hide) are unrelated or opposite in meaning.


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