Question

Choose the appropriate synonym of the given word:
Ostracise
(A) Welcome
(B) Include
(C) Expedite
(D) Exclude

Answer 1

Hint:A synonym is a name, morpheme, or phrase that in the same language signifies exactly or almost the same as another name, morpheme, or phrase. The terms begin, start, begin, and initiate, for instance, are all synonyms of one another; they are synonymous.

Complete answer:
In a sentence, the word 'ostracise' can be used as follows: For example, the word 'ostracise' is used as a verb in the past tense in the sentence 'Anyone who dared to speak out against the emperor was ostracised by the Romans'. It is used to illustrate that someone who has been courageous enough or bold enough to speak up has been excluded from society. 'He was exiled' would be another way of saying this. Now, we know the meaning of the word given and its use. Let 's look at the choices available:

a) welcome - The word 'welcome' refers to 'greet in a respectful or agreeable way' (someone arriving). This word has the opposite feeling and sense to the word given. It isn't a 'ostracise' synonym. This is not the response needed. So, this is the wrong option.

b) include The word 'include' refers to 'understanding or containing as part of a whole.' Also, this word has the opposite feeling and meaning to the word given. It isn't a 'ostracise' synonym. This is not the response needed. So, this choice is wrong.

 C) expedite - The word 'expedite' refers to 'making it happen quicker or faster' (an action or process). There is a different sense of this word to the word granted. It isn't a 'ostracise' synonym. This is not the
response needed. So, this choice is wrong.

 D) exclude - The word 'exclude' refers to the denial of access to a location, party, or privilege. This word has the exact same meaning as the word that is given. That's the 'ostracise' synonym. This is the response needed. So, this is the choice that is right.

Hence the correct answer is option ‘D’.

Note:Try to understand the meaning of the word given, and look at the options given. Differentiate as they have a difference in context between each of the choices. Choose the most suitable choice, i.e. the choice nearest to the given word in terms of context.