Question

Choose the correct synonym for the following word.
OBJECT

a) disobey
b) challenge
c) deny
d) disapprove

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 ‘object’ refers to being averse to or expressing disapproval of something or someone.
Let us analyze the options given to us in this question:
Option (a.), 'disobey', refers to refusing to go along with; refuse to follow; be disobedient.
Therefore, option (a.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘object’.

Option (b.), ‘challenge', refers to questioning a statement and demanding an explanation.
Therefore, option (b.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘object’.

Option (c.), ‘deny', refers to declaring untrue; contradict.
Therefore, option (c.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘object’.

Option (d.), ‘disapprove', refers to deem something wrong or inappropriate.
Therefore, option (d.) is correct as its meaning is synonymous to that of the given word ‘object’.

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.