Choose the word which is nearly the same in meaning to the keyword. Repent
Question and options
Choose the word which is nearly the same in meaning to the keyword.
Repent
- Grieve
- Persist
- Confers
- Ignore
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - Grieve
To repent is to feel sorrow or regret for a wrong one has done; 'grieve' (feel sorrow) is the nearest. Persist, confer and ignore are unrelated.
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