Question

The synonym of REVOKE is:
A. Repudiate
B. Repeal
C. Impute
D. Force

Answer 1

Hint: The meaning of the word ‘revoke’ is to officially cancel something, usually a decree, decision, or a promise made by someone.

Complete answer:
To select the correct synonym, that is a word with a similar meaning, it is essential to know the meaning of the given word. The word ‘revoke’ refers to annul something by recalling or taking back. It can also mean to bring or call back.
To find a word that is similar in meaning to the given word, let us take a look at the options given in the question.
Option ‘A’, repudiate, refers to refuse to accept or reject.
Option ‘B’, repeal, refers to the act of revoking or annulling something, usually a low or an act of parliament.
Option ‘C’, impute refers to representing something, usually undesirable, being done or possessed by someone.
Option ‘D’, force, refers to strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement.
‘A’, ‘C’ and ‘D’ are incorrect as their meanings are not similar to that of the word given in the question.

Hence, option ‘B’ is the correct answer as its meaning is the closest to that of the given word.

Note: In a situation where the meaning of the given option is not clear, use the elimination method and remove the words that you think are least likely to be right, in order to reach the final answer.