Question

Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of KEMP
a- Professional
b- Parasite
c- Tent
d- Champion

Answer 1

Hint: Synonyms are those words that are closest in meaning to another word. For example- strong is a synonym for powerful. ‘Kemp’ refers to a person who has won a competition and become a conqueror or a champion.

Complete answer:
The word ‘Kemp’ has been derived from the Old Norse word- Kampr, which means beard or whisker.
We know the meaning and the origin of the word ‘kemp’. Now, let’s look at its usage-
For example- My brother has been a wrestling Kemp for two years. Here, we can comprehend that X’s brother has been an undefeatable wrestling champion or conqueror for two years.
Let’s examine the given options-
Option a- ‘professional’ refers to someone competent and masterly in a particular field or skill. For example- He was a professional boxer in his youth days. ‘Professional’ is different in meaning to the given context. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
Option b- ‘Parasite’ refers to a person who is dependent on someone else for food and necessities. For example- My sister’s friend is a parasite. ‘Parasite’ is different in meaning to the given context. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
Option c- ‘Tent’ refers to a temporary shelter that can be mantled and dismantled without any hassles. For example- We have planned to spend a night in our tents. ‘Tent’ is different in meaning to the given context’. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
Option d- ‘Champion’ refers to someone who has excelled or outshine everyone in a competition. For example- She’s the basketball champion of our school. ‘Champion’ is similar in meaning to the given context. Hence, it is the correct option.
The correct answer is Option ‘d’.

Note:
 Some other synonyms of ‘kemp’ are; conqueror, winner, title-holder, etc while some antonyms of ‘kemp’ are; critic, opponent, loser, etc.