Synonym selection (vocabulary – meaning of “rant”): Choose the word that best expresses the meaning. Target word: RANT Instruction: Select the closest synonym meaning “to speak or shout at length in an angry, impassioned way.”
Verbal Ability
Synonyms
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AWhisper
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BRave
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CCompose
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DConfess
Answer
Correct Answer: Rave
Explanation
MeaningTo rant is to speak loudly and angrily, often emotionally and at length; “rave” is a common near-synonym in this sense.
Option analysisRave — to talk wildly or vehemently; best synonym. ✅Whisper — speak softly; opposite mode. ❌Compose — to create or calm; unrelated. ❌Confess — to admit guilt; different action. ❌
UsageHe ranted about the delays → He raved about the delays.
Final AnswerRave