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Difficulty: EasyAntonym Distractor Elimination

During the training exercise, the squad was instructed to expand the base perimeter to ensure full coverage. In this sentence, the word expand most nearly means which of the following?

  1. A
    shrink
  2. enlargeAnswer
  3. C
    expend
  4. D
    exceed

Answer

The word 'enlarge' correctly replaces 'expand' to mean making the perimeter larger.
To 'expand' means to increase in size, scope, or extent. In the sentence, extending the perimeter to cover a larger area is precisely expressed by the word 'enlarge'.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the context and target word definition.
The target word 'expand' in the context of a base perimeter means to make larger, extend, or widen the boundary.
Establishing the precise definition in context enables accurate synonym identification.
2
Evaluate options and eliminate common distractor traps.
Eliminate 'shrink' as the direct antonym, 'expend' as a visual lookalike, and 'exceed' as a connotation mismatch.
Antonym traps are commonly placed in synonym questions to catch rushed test-takers.
3
Select the unambiguous true synonym.
'Enlarge' is the only option that directly shares the meaning of making larger or increasing in dimension.
Confirms the single correct synonym matches the target word.

Key Concept

Identifying true synonyms while systematically rejecting opposite (antonym) distractor traps.
Estimated Time:35s
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