Question

Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of REGALE.
A. Harass
B. Entertain
C. Express
D. Suppress

Answer 1

Hint:The given word ‘regale’ means to amuse, to entertain someone with jokes or stories, to supply food or beverages. Example: “If you want to please the chairman, regale him with your humour”. We will look for an option which best describes the given word ‘regale’.

 Complete answer:
Let us analyse each option individually in detail to figure out the correct answer.
A. Harass: The word ‘harass’ means to another someone unethically. To behave in an inappropriate way. Example: He was arrested on the charges of harassment. This word doesn’t express the meaning of the word ‘regale’. Therefore, this is not the correct option.
B. Entertain: The word ‘entertain’ means to address, to attend , to amuse people by humorous traits, talent or art. Example : “The comedian will entertain the audience now”. This word expresses the meaning of the word ‘regale’. Therefore, this is the correct option.
C. Express : The word ‘express’ means to show, to make significant, to convey , make clear. Example: “She has an art of expressing herself by her paintings”. This word doesn’t express the meaning of the word ‘regale’. Therefore, this is not the correct option.
D. Suppress: The word ‘suppress’ means to forcibly end something, to exert pressure. Example: “You can’t suppress the voice of journalism”. This word doesn’t express the meaning of the word ‘regale’. Therefore, this is not the correct option.

Hence, the correct answer is option B.

Note: Since the answer is similar in meaning to the word ‘regale’, we can term it as a synonym of the given word. Some more synonyms of the word ‘ regale’ are amuse, delight. Some antonyms of the same word are boring, annoying. Example: “We need somebody to amuse the audience, as they are bored”!