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What is the meaning of 'pump prime'?

To stimulate or encourage a process (correct)
To suppress an activity
To block progress
To hinder an initiative

Which of the following is NOT an antonym of 'pump prime'?

Obstruct
Hinder
Suppress
Boost (correct)

Which word indicates a rapid increase in size or intensity?

Flourish
Hinder
Suppress
Surge (correct)

What term best describes a dramatic rise or increase?

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Which of the following pairs share similar meanings related to growth?

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Pump Prime

To stimulate or encourage an activity or process, especially economic growth.

Snowball

To grow rapidly in size or intensity.

Ramp up

To increase or intensify something.

Balloon

To expand or increase dramatically.

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Burgeon

To begin to grow or expand rapidly.

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Study Notes

Economic Stimulation

Pump prime: To encourage economic growth.
Synonyms: Stimulate, boost, encourage
Antonyms: Suppress, hinder, obstruct

Growth and Increase

Snowball: Rapid growth in size or intensity.
Ramp up: Increase or intensify something.
Balloon: Dramatic expansion or increase.
Burgeon: Rapid growth or expansion.
Augment: Increase or enhance something.
Flourish: Successful growth or development.
Thrive: Prosper and grow well.
Skyrocket: Very rapid increase.
Proliferate: Rapid multiplication or spread.
Boost: Improve or increase something.
Surge: Powerful, sudden forward movement.
Soar: Significant rise or increase.
Hike: Sharp increase, especially in price.
Amplify: Increase volume, size, intensity.
Spike: Sudden, significant increase.
Spiral: Continuous dramatic rise or fall.
Mushroom: Rapid growth, like mushrooms.

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