Which option is closest in meaning to the word 'bolster'?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Support, strengthen, or firmly prop up
- Step 1: 'Bolster' means to reinforce, give support to, or make stronger. Step 2. Select support, strengthen, or prop up. Answer: Support, strengthen, or prop up. Why not the others: Undermine is an antonym; neutral evaluation is objective analysis; dismissing as irrelevant means disregarding.
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