Dismiss vs. deter

[Ekibana]

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #47 "You have to go", question 3

I was ......... this morning and had to empty my desk this afternoon.

(a) departed
(b) deterred
(c) dismissed
(d) disliked

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #47 "You have to go", answer 3

I was dismissed this morning and had to empty my desk this afternoon.

Correct answer: (c) dismissed
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deterred

[Alan]

Hi English Learner,

The meaning of dismiss in this sentence is tell someone to leave their job - to sack them. Deter has the meaning of persuading someone not to do something. Example: Advertisements on TV show the effects of smoking and are intended to deter people from smoking.

Alan
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