Synonym selection (vocabulary – meaning of “repeal”): Choose the word that best expresses the meaning. Target word: REPEAL Instruction: Select the closest synonym meaning “to cancel or revoke a law, order, or act.”
Verbal Ability
Synonyms
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AEnact
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BRevoke
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CSupport
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DProclaim
Answer
Correct Answer: Revoke
Explanation
MeaningTo repeal is to officially cancel or annul a statute, regulation, or decision.
Option analysisRevoke — direct synonym (to withdraw/cancel officially). ✅Enact — to make into law; opposite process. ❌Support — to back; not cancellation. ❌Proclaim — to announce; different act. ❌
ExampleThe parliament repealed the act = the parliament revoked it.
Final AnswerRevoke