Question

    Identify the correct pair of synonyms:

    A Elude : Dodge Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Allude : Escape Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Forbear: Left Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Latter : Afterwards Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    "Elude" means to evade or escape from someone or something, often by being skillful or clever in avoiding capture or detection. "Dodge" means to quickly move aside or change direction to avoid someone or something. "Allude" refers to indirect referencing, while "escape" denotes a complete departure or getting away. "Forbear" implies restraint or abstaining from something, while "left" denotes physically moving away from a location or abandoning a situation. "Latter" refers to the second of two mentioned things, while "afterwards" refers to the chronological sequence of events.

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