Question

Choose the correct synonym for the word ‘mastered’:
a) Tried
b) Learnt
c) Taught
d) Created

Answer 1

Hint: We use a synonym of a word when we wish to use a different word but with similar meaning to the word being used originally.

Complete solution: First let us look into the meaning of the word 'mastered', it means – someone who has acquired complete knowledge or skill in something.
Now, since we know what mastered means let us look into the given options and try to chalk out the correct one –
Option a: is ‘tried’ which means – to make an attempt or effort to do something. For e.g. ‘she tried to catch the bird’
Option b: is 'learnt' which means – someone who has gained or acquired knowledge or skill (in something) by study or experience, or being taught. For e.g. ‘she learnt from the master’
Option c: is ‘taught' which means – to impart knowledge or instruct (someone) how to do something. For e.g. I taught him to dance’
Option d: is ‘created' which means - to bring something or someone into existence. For e.g. ‘I created that work of art’
You can see in the above-given explanation that 'learnt' means the same as 'mastered'.

Hence it is the correct option, i.e. option b is correct.

Note: You need a good vocabulary to find the synonym of words. But if you get confused you can use the elimination method and eliminate the words you find to be incorrect.