Nelson-Denny Practice Test

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Which term is synonymous with both assemble and gather?

Dissect
Congregate
Alter
Contaminate

The correct answer is: Congregate

The term that is synonymous with both "assemble" and "gather" is "congregate." This word specifically refers to the act of coming together in a group or mass, which aligns closely with the meanings of both "assemble," meaning to bring together into a group, and "gather," which involves collecting or bringing things or people together. The other choices do not share this meaning. "Dissect" refers to the process of cutting something apart for analysis, which is unrelated to bringing together. "Alter" means to change or modify something, and does not suggest any gathering or assembling process. "Contaminate" implies the introduction of impurities or harmful substances, which bears no connection to the idea of assembling or gathering. Thus, "congregate" is the most appropriate term that captures the essence of bringing together.