Question

Against the given word, there are some alternatives, one of which is either similar in meaning (synonym) or opposite in meaning (antonym) to the word. Find out which of the given alternatives is either a synonym or an antonym of the word.
ANATHEMATISE
a) Radiate
b) Bless
c) Deceive
d) Locate

Answer 1

Hint: The word “anathematise” means to curse or condemn someone. So, here you need to find either a synonym or an antonym of the root word.

Complete answer:
 For finding a synonym or an antonym of a word we first need to know what the word means. So – the word ‘anathematise’ means to curse someone. For example, he anathematized them when he got angry.
Now, to find a solution we should understand the options that we have. Therefore, let us discuss the options. So –
a) Radiate – means to emit light, heat, or energy in the form of easy or waves. For example – the sun radiates heat & energy. This is neither a synonym nor an antonym of the given root word.
b) Bless – means to endow someone with a divine power or holy praises. For example, she was blessed with a baby boy. This is an antonym of the root word.
c) Deceive – means to give a mistaken or wrong impression to someone. For example, he did not wish to deceive her. This is neither a synonym nor an antonym of the root word.
d) Locate – means to discover the exact price or position of something. For example, he was working to locate the crack. This is neither a synonym nor an antonym of the root word.
Now, as you can see by the above explanations the correct solution would be the one in option (b), i.e. bless.

Note:
When you do not curse someone you bestow best wishes on them. Therefore, consider the earlier statement and then use it to eliminate the wrong options.