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Why assasinated and not murdered? Wed May 24, 2006 15:48 pm  Why assasinated and not murdered?
 

Synonyms Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #114 "Synonyms for kill and murder", question 7

The trial against the criminal who ......... the senator was adjourned because of lack of evidence.

(a) murdered
(b) executed
(c) dispatched
(d) assassinated

Synonyms Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #114 "Synonyms for kill and murder", answer 7

The trial against the criminal who assassinated the senator was adjourned because of lack of evidence.

Correct answer: (d) assassinated

Your answer was: incorrect
The trial against the criminal who murdered the senator was adjourned because of lack of evidence.
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why assasinated and not murdered?

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Why assasinated and not murdered? Wed May 24, 2006 15:57 pm  Why assasinated and not murdered?
 

Hi

The word "murdered" could also be correct.
BUT
The word "assassinate" is specifically used in connection with the murder of someone very prominent, usually for political reasons.

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