Question

Choose the appropriate synonym for the given word:
Breach
a) break
b) slander
c) uncertain
d) restrict
e) rift

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 ‘breach’ refers to acting in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises; or making an opening or gap in something.
Let us analyze the options given to us in this question:
Option (a.), 'break', means ‘act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises’.
Therefore, option (a.) is correct as its meaning is exactly synonymous to that of the given word ‘breach’.

Option (b.), ‘slander', refers to words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another.
Therefore, option (b.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous with that of the given word ‘breach’.

Option (c.), ‘uncertain', refers to lacking or indicating a lack of confidence or assurance.
Therefore, option (c.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous with that of the given word ‘breach’.

Option (d.), ‘restrict', refers to placing limits on (extent or amount or access).
Therefore, option (d.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘breach’.

Option (e.), ‘rift', refers to a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions).
Therefore, option (e.) is incorrect as it is not synonymous with the given word ‘breach’.

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.