Question

Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of
ERADICATE
a. Complicate
b. Indicate
c. Dedicate
d. Eliminate

Answer 1

Hint: Synonyms are words that have the same meaning as a given word. The meaning of eradicate is to get rid of something.

Complete answer:

Generally, words in the English language have many synonyms bearing similar meanings. A thesaurus is a book that contains all these synonyms in one place.

Let us look at an example of a synonym - Ordinary is a word that refers to something that isn’t distinct from other things. Typical is another word that can be used to describe this same meaning in one word.
In our question, we have been given the word ‘eradicate’. Eradicate is derived from the Latin word ‘eradicare’. We often hear the word eradicate in the context of diseases like smallpox and polio.
Let us consider the options given to us.
a. Complicate means to make something difficult. It isn’t similar in meaning to eradicate. Therefore, it is an incorrect option.
b. Indicate means to point out something. It isn’t similar in meaning to eradicate. Therefore, it is an incorrect option.
c. Dedicate means to devote time or effort to a particular purpose. It isn’t similar in meaning to eradicate. Therefore, it is an incorrect option.
d. Eliminate means to get rid of something. It is similar in meaning to eradicate. Therefore, it is the correct option.
Option ‘d’ eliminate is the correct answer.

Note: Eliminate means to completely discard something whereas complicate means to make something difficult to comprehend.