Can we say 'the routine can be killed'?

Leonid · Mon Apr 10, 2006 4:57 am *Can we say 'the routine can be killed'?*

Synonyms Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #114 "Synonyms for kill and murder", question 3

Since Alice retired her life has been deprived of emotions — no business meetings, trips or cocktail-parties. The routine of her present life simply ..........

(a) destroys
(b) kills
(c) demolishes
(d) crashes

Synonyms Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #114 "Synonyms for kill and murder", answer 3

Since Alice retired her life has been deprived of emotions — no business meetings, trips or cocktail-parties. The routine of her present life simply kills.

Correct answer: (b) kills

Your answer was: incorrect
Since Alice retired her life has been deprived of emotions — no business meetings, trips or cocktail-parties. The routine of her present life simply demolishes.
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as we know,the word kill has many meanings.
Can we say 'the routine can be killed'?

Leonid

Conchita · Mon Apr 10, 2006 10:37 am *Can we say 'the routine can be killed'?*

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