Question

Choose the appropriate synonym for the given word:
Slake
a- Rub
b- Sharpen
c- Quench
d- Erase

Answer 1

Hint: A synonym is a word that is exactly or partially the same in meaning as another word. For example, attentive is a synonym for the alert. ‘Slake’ refers to satisfying or satiating one’s thirst.

Complete answer:
 The word, ‘slake’ has been derived from the Old English word- Slack.
We know the meaning and the origin of the word, ‘slake’. Now, let’s look at its usage:
For example- The young boy slaked his thirst with ice. Here, we can conclude that a young boy, X, quenched or satisfied his thirst with ice.
Let’s examine the meaning of the given options-
Option a- ‘Rub’ refers to massaging or stroking someone or something in a back and forth motion. Example- She rubbed my back. ‘Rub’ is different in meaning to ‘slake’. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
Option b- ‘Sharpen’ refers to grinding or filing something to make it sharp. Example- The teacher asked me to sharpen her pencil. ‘Sharpen’ is different in meaning to ‘slake’. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
Option c- ‘Quench’ refers to satisfying or taking the edge off of one’s thirst. Example- Mother gave her lemonade to quench her thirst. ‘Quench’ is similar in meaning to ‘slake’. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
Option d- ‘Erase’ refers to deleting or striking out something. Example- She erased the answers from the board. ‘Erase’ is different in meaning to ‘slake’. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
So, the correct answer is “Option c”.

Note:
 Some other synonyms of ‘slake’ are; satisfy, sate, satiate, etc. While some antonyms of ‘slake’ are; disappoint, upset, worsen, etc.