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Question
Which word is nearest in meaning to WIELD?
A
Abstain
B
Avoid
C
Forgo
D
Exert
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A
Abstain
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B
Avoid
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C
Forgo
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D
Exert
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Explanation
To wield power or a tool is to exercise or exert it.