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Choose the Option Closest to the Capitalized Word. Campaign

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Question

Choose the option closest to the Capitalized word. 
CAMPAIGN

Options

  • lobby

  • run

  • agree

  • work

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Solution

'Campaign' means 'to crusade, push, lobby, etc.'
Therefore, Lobby is the correct option.

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Vocabulary (Entrance Exam)
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2017-2018 (May) Set 1

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