Kaplan Nursing Entrance Practice Exam

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What does the word 'disperse' mean in relation to its opposite?

Gather
Spread out
Separate
Distribute evenly

The correct answer is: Gather

The term 'disperse' generally means to distribute or spread out over a wide area. It carries the idea of breaking up a group and moving its members apart or scattering them. In this context, the opposite of disperse would imply bringing things together or collecting them in one place, which aligns with the meaning of 'gather.' Thus, understanding 'gather' as the opposite of 'disperse' reinforces the definition of the latter as moving away from a central point or clustering. The other choices, while related to the concept of scattering, do not capture the opposite meaning as clearly as 'gather' does.