Choose the word that conveys similar meaning of the word given. SUPPLANT
Question and options
Choose the word that conveys similar meaning of the word given.
SUPPLANT
- Replace
- Support
- Suspect
- Repeat
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - Replace
Supplant means to supersede or take the place of something, i.e. to replace it ('machines supplanted manual labour'). 'Support' and 'suspect' only look alike, and 'repeat' is unrelated.
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