Question

Choose the appropriate synonym for the given word:
Vituperate

a) Encourage
b) Appraise
c) Abuse
d) Appreciate

Answer 1

Hint: Synonyms are words or phrases that mean exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase. For example- ‘sad’ and ‘depressed’.
Two words that can be interchanged in a context are said to be synonymous relative to that context.

Complete answer:
In the given question, the word ‘vituperate’ refers to spreading negative information about someone or something.
Let us analyze the options given to us in this question:
Option (a.), 'encourage', refers to contributing to the progress or growth of something.
Therefore, option (a.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘vituperate’.

Option (b.), ‘appraise', refers to evaluating or estimating the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of something or someone.
Therefore, option (b.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘vituperate’.

Option (c.), ‘abuse', refers to a rude expression intended to offend or hurt.
Therefore, option (c.) is correct as its meaning is closest to that of the given word ‘vituperate’.

Option (d.), ‘appreciate', refers to recognizing with gratitude; be grateful for.
Therefore, option (d.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘vituperate’.

Note:
If you don’t know the definition of the given word and have only used it in some given context previously, then use the given word in a sentence. Substitute the given word with each word in the options and choose the word which does not conflict with the context provided by the given word.