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Question 1

Decline
/dɪˈklaɪn/

Answer 1

Meaning: Politely refuse an offer or invitation.

Nuances: Used in polite or formal contexts.

Examples:
- She declined the invitation due to prior commitments.
- He declined the job offer after careful consideration.

Question 2

Reject
/rɪˈdʒɛkt/

Answer 2

Meaning: Dismiss as inadequate, inappropriate, or not to one’s taste.

Nuances: Stronger than decline, often used for ideas, proposals, or tangible items.

Examples:
- The committee rejected the proposal for lacking detail.
- She rejected the dress after trying it on.

Question 3

Deny
/dɪˈnaɪ/

Answer 3

Meaning: State that one refuses to admit the truth or existence of something.

Nuances: Implies a refusal to acknowledge an action or fact.

Examples:
- He denied any involvement in the scandal.
- The accused denied all the charges against him.

Question 4

Rebuff
/rɪˈbʌf/

Answer 4

Meaning: Reject (someone or something) in an abrupt or ungracious manner.

Nuances: Conveys a sense of harshness or abruptness.

Examples:
- Her offer of help was rebuffed.
- He rebuffed the suggestion with a harsh critique.

Question 5

Repudiate
/rɪˈpjuːdi.eɪt/

Answer 5

Meaning: Refuse to accept or be associated with.

Nuances: Strong denial or rejection, often in a formal or official context.

Examples:
- She repudiated the allegations made against her company.
- The government repudiated the rumors of unrest.

Question 6

Turn down
/tɜːn daʊn/

Answer 6

Meaning: Refuse or reject (something or someone).

Nuances: A phrasal verb often used in everyday language.

Examples:
- He turned down the job offer due to the location. - The invitation was turned down because of prior commitments.