Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

The navy gave $$\underline {tactical} $$ support to marines.

Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

A genius tends to $$\underline {deviate} $$ from the routine way of thinking.

Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

He was greatly $$\underline {debilitated} $$ by an attack of influenza.

Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

His efforts at helping the poor are $$\underline {laudable} $$.