Which term means 'to release'?

Which term means 'to release'?

• A. Vent
• B. Heed
• C. Repudiate
• D. Enigma

Answer: (A)

Understanding verbs that express letting something escape or be expressed is what this item tests. The term that means “to release” is vent. Venting can refer to letting air escape from a space or container, or to expressing feelings openly, as in venting one’s frustration. For example, you might vent steam from a radiator or vent your anger by talking it out. The other options don’t fit the sense of releasing. Heed means to pay attention to; repudiate means to reject or disown; enigma is a mystery or puzzling thing (often a noun).

Understanding verbs that express letting something escape or be expressed is what this item tests. The term that means “to release” is vent. Venting can refer to letting air escape from a space or container, or to expressing feelings openly, as in venting one’s frustration. For example, you might vent steam from a radiator or vent your anger by talking it out.

The other options don’t fit the sense of releasing. Heed means to pay attention to; repudiate means to reject or disown; enigma is a mystery or puzzling thing (often a noun).