Question

Entry Word: deputy
Function: noun

Definition: a person appointed to act for another [You should listen to Bob because he is my deputy.]
Synonyms: aide, ambassador, appointee, backup, delegate, substitute
Related Words: lieutenant, surrogate
Near Antonyms: chief, manager, boss, leader

Which of these words is a synonym for the word deputy in the following sentence?

The Secretary of Education could not attend the meeting, so she sent her deputy.
A. chief
B. delegate
C. manager
D. leader

Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

Delegate is a synonym for deputy. So it's B.

Answer 4

thank you

Answer 5

You're welcome