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Direction: In the following questions out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
DISSUADE

A

1) encourage

B

2) worry

C

3) disturb

D

4) discourage

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The correct Answer is:
D
discourage (Verb) : to try to prevent something or somebody from doing something
dissuade (Verb) : to persuade somebody not to do something, discourage
encourage (Verb) : to give sup- port, courage or hope
worry (Verb) : to keep thinking about unpleasant things that might happen or about problems that you have
distmb (Verb) : to interrupt somebody when they are trying to sleep, work, etc.
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