Question

: Choose the appropriate synonym of the given word-
Incentive
a) Objective
b) Goad
c) Stimulation
d) Beginning
e) Simulation

Answer 1

Hint: The given word is ‘incentive'. It means – a thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something.

Complete answer:
The given word ‘incentive' is a noun which may also mean – a payment or concession to stimulate greater output or investment. For example Tax incentives for investing in depressed areas. There are five different options given. We have to find the most appropriate synonym for the word ‘incentive’.
Now, let us examine all the given options to find out the correct answer :
Option ‘a’ is Objective. It is an adjective which means – (of a person or their judgement) not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts. For example : Historians try to be objective and impartial.
Option ‘b’ is Goad. It is a verb which means to provoke or annoy (someone) so as to stimulate an action or reaction. For example He was trying to goad her into a fight.
Option ‘c’ is Stimulation. It is a noun that means encouragement of something to make it develop or become more active. For example The stimulation of a revolution in intelligence affairs.
Option ‘d’ is Beginning. It is a noun which means the point in time or space at which something begins. For example, He left at the beginning of February.
Option ‘e’ is Simulation. It is a noun which means – imitation of a situation or process. For example The simulation of blood flowing through arteries and veins.
Hence, the synonym of the word ‘incentive’ is ‘stimulation’. Hence, option ‘c’ is the correct option.

Note:
All the other options are plausible distractions. Don’t confuse between ‘stimulation' and simulation'. They both may sound similar but have completely different meanings.