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.
RECOLLECT
A. Forget
B. Memory
C. Distribute
D. Assemble
E. Rearrange

Answer 1

Hint: The word ‘recollect’ means to remember or think of something forgotten.
Example: She couldn’t recollect who had mentioned his name in the first place.
Analyse the given words for their meanings and figure out if any of it is similar or opposite in meaning to the word ‘recollect’.

Complete answer:
Let us discuss the above given options in detail to know the correct answer.

a)Forget: The word ‘forget’ means to lose from the mind; fail to recall; be unable to remember.
Example: Don’t forget to be on time.
Example: You always forget to switch off the lights.

b)Memory: The word ‘memory’ means the fact of being remembered, act of recalling fact or impressions.
Example: She sang a song in the loving memory of her mother.
Example: She has a sharp memory.

c)Distribute: The word ‘distribute’ means to divide among several or many.
Example: Distribute the questions among any five students.
Example: I would be grateful if anybody can help me distribute these books.

d)Assemble: The word ‘assemble’ means to bring together.
Example: We’ll need to assemble a list of songs for the college concert.
Example: Hundreds of notes and letters were assembled into a book.

e)Rearrange: The word ‘rearrange’ means to change the order or arrangement of(one or more items).
Example: She was asked to rearrange the books.
Example: Rearrange the seating arrangement, so that everyone has a clear view.

So, the correct answer is “Option A”.

Note:
The word ‘recollect’ and ‘forget’ have opposite meanings. Therefore, they are antonyms of each other. Other options are different in meanings, therefore there is no synonym of the word ‘recollect’ among the given options.