Question

Use the thesaurus entry for interpret to answer the question.

interpret

verb

Definition: to explain something

Synonym: clarify, clear up, demystify

Antonyms: confuse, obscure

verb

Definition: to understand something

Synonym: construe, decipher, grasp

Antonyms: misinterpret, misunderstand

verb

Definition: to perform in a way that shows thought and feeling

Synonyms: adapt, depict, enact, represent

Use the thesaurus entry and context clues to choose the best synonym for interpret as it is used in the sentence below.

I decided to use my art to show how I interpret the tragedy of the Vietnam War.

demystify
obscure
misunderstand
represent

Answer 1

The answer is D) Represent on Edge

Answer 2

The correct answer is "represent."

Here, the art is showing how the artist wanted to represent the tragedy of the Vietnam War.

The word "demystify" does not accurately convey the intended meaning. The words "obscure" and "misunderstand" are incorrect. Interpreting something does not mean to obscure or misunderstand it.

Therefore, the only possible answer is "represent."