Question

Choose the appropriate synonym for the given word-
Cavil
a. Munch
b. Complain
c. Amuse
d. Appreciate

Answer 1

Hint : Cavil is a noun which means to make petty or unnecessary objections.

Complete step by step solution : If you say that someone cavils at something, you mean that they make criticisms of it that you think are unimportant or unnecessary. For example : Let us not cavil in too much.
Now, let us examine all the given options to find out the correct answer :

Option ‘a' is Munch. It means to eat something steadily and often audibly. It is used as a noun. For example : We had a good munch at the party.

Option ‘b’ is Complain. It means to express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something. It is a verb and denotes an action done by any complaint(the person who complains). For example : Her husband began to complain of headaches.

Option ‘c’ is Amuse. It means to provide interesting and enjoyable occupation for (someone); entertain. It also means to hold the attention of someone pleasantly; entertain or divert in an enjoyable or cheerful manner. For example : he made faces to amuse her.

Option ‘d’ is Appreciate. It means to recognize the full worth of someone. To appreciate means to be grateful or thankful for; to be fully conscious of. For example : She feels that he does not appreciate her.

Now, as we have analysed all the given options, we can easily find out the correct answer. The appropriate synonym of the word cavil is complain. Hence, option ‘b’, complain is the correct answer.

Note : You can replace cavil with the more commonly used word quibble and still have the same meaning.