MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
PRESIDENT JOHN ADAMS FROM ALIEN AND SEDITION ACTS TO XYZ AFFAIR
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Question
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Which of these is the best synonym for the word “impressment?”
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Release
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Negotiate
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Seize
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Forfeit
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -lottery, selection, allotment, assignment, greetings, induction, levy, recruiting, registration, call of duty, call-up, roll call, selective service.
Detailed explanation-2: -Some common synonyms of seize are clutch, grab, grasp, snatch, and take.
Detailed explanation-3: -impressment, also called crimping, enforcement of military or naval service on able-bodied but unwilling men through crude and violent methods. Until the early 19th century this practice flourished in port towns throughout the world.
Detailed explanation-4: -The correct answer is ‘release’. Key Points. The most appropriate antonym of the given word ‘Seize’ is ‘Release’.
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