Question

question 1
read this passage from the article:
before each summer or winter olympics, organizers in the host city create mascots for the olympic games that will take place there. the mascots are designed to embody the olympic spirit and to represent the culture of the host city and nation.
which is the closest synonym for the word embody?
a. symbolize
b. reform
c. conceal
d. challenge
submit

Explanation:

In the passage, "embody" is used to mean that Olympic mascots represent and stand for the Olympic spirit and host city culture. "Symbolize" means to represent a quality or idea, which matches this meaning. "Reform" means to change, "conceal" means to hide, and "challenge" means to question or contest, none of which fit the context.

Answer:

A. symbolize