Question

Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of
JEER
a) Inspire
b) Enjoy
c) Encourage
d) Ridicule

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 ‘jeer’ refers to laughing at someone or something with contempt and derision.
Let us analyze the options given to us in this question:
Option (a.), 'inspire', refers to heightening or intensifying.
Therefore, option (a.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous with that of the given word ‘jeer’.

Option (b.), ‘enjoy', refers to deriving or receiving pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in.
Therefore, option (b.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous with that of the given word ‘jeer’.

Option (c.), ‘encourage', refers to contributing to the progress or growth of; inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to.
Therefore, option (c.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous with that of the given word ‘jeer’.

Option (d.), ‘ridicule', refers to language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate.
Therefore, option (d.) is correct as its meaning is synonymous with that of the given word ‘jeer’.

Note:
If one does not 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.