Question

unit two > chapter 7: a special memory online synonyms and antonyms a. synonyms choose the word or phrase that most nearly means the same as the boldfaced word. 2. astonish a. borrow b. request c. allow d. surprise

Explanation:

To find the synonym of "astonish", we analyze each option:

• Option a: "borrow" means to take something with the intention of returning it, which has no relation to "astonish".
• Option b: "request" means to ask for something, which is not related to "astonish".
• Option c: "allow" means to give permission, which is not related to "astonish".
• Option d: "surprise" means to startle or amaze, which is very close in meaning to "astonish" (which means to greatly surprise or amaze).

Answer:

d. surprise