Question

Choose the correct synonym of ‘proliferation’.
a) fall
b) decrease
c) growth
d) dwindle

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 ‘proliferation’ refers to growth by the rapid multiplication of parts.
Let us analyze the options given to us in this question:

Option (a.), 'fall', refers to descend in free fall under the influence of gravity.
Therefore, option (a.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous with that of the given word ‘proliferation’.

Option (b.), ‘decrease', refers to a decrease in size, extent, or range; make it smaller.
Therefore, option (b.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous with that of the given word ‘proliferation’.

Option (c.), ‘growth', refers to a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important.
Therefore, option (c.) is correct as its meaning is synonymous to that of the given word ‘proliferation’.

Option (d.), ‘dwindle', refers to becoming smaller or losing substance.
Therefore, option (d.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘proliferation’.

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.