Question

authorize has the same or almost the same meaning as:
○ enchain
○ empower
○ entice
○ embezzle

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the meanings of each word:

• "authorize" means to give official permission or power to do something.
• "enchain" means to chain or fetter, which is unrelated.
• "empower" means to give someone the power or authority to do something, which is very close in meaning to "authorize".
• "entice" means to attract or tempt, which is different.
• "embezzle" means to steal (money, especially public funds or business funds) for one's own use, which is unrelated.

Answer:

B. empower