English 2023 Q97: CHOOSE THE OPTION THAT IS NEAREST IN MEANING TO THE WORD(S) IN BRACKET, FOR QUESTIONS below. These policies have been…

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CHOOSE THE OPTION THAT IS NEAREST IN MEANING TO THE WORD(S) IN BRACKET, FOR QUESTIONS below.
These policies have been [espoused] by the ruling party.

  1. condemned
  2. rejected
  3. supported ✓
  4. outlined
Explanation

“Espouse” means to adopt or support an idea or policy.

“These policies have been espoused by the ruling party” means the party supports them. The nearest meaning is “supported”.

“Condemned” and “rejected” are the opposite. “Outlined” means described briefly, which is different.

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