Question

Choose the one which is nearest in meaning to COZEN
A) Ridicule
B) Cheat
C) Convince
D) Flatter

Answer 1

Hint:Synonyms are the words that have the same or similar meaning and to avoid repetition synonyms are used. For example: the synonym of beautiful is pretty and adorable.

Complete answer:
The meaning of cozen is ‘trick or deceive’. And we must find the correct answer from the options given whose meaning is the same as of cozen.
Option A) Ridicule - is an incorrect answer because the meaning of ridicule is ‘is to make fun of, either sportively and good-humouredly, or unkindly with the intention of humiliating’ and this is not the synonym of cozen because their meanings are not same. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.
Option B) Cheat - is the correct answer because the meaning of chest is ‘act dishonestly or unfairly in order to gain an advantage or dodge or elude’ and this is the synonym of the word cozen and they can be used in place of each other because they have similar meaning. Thus, this is the correct answer.
Option C) Convince - is an incorrect answer because the meaning of convince is ‘cause (someone) to believe firmly in the truth of something or satisfy or persuade’ and this is not the synonym of cozen because their meanings are not same. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.
Option D) Flatter - is an incorrect answer because the meaning of flatter is ‘lavish praise and compliments on (someone), often insincerely and with the aim of furthering one's own interests or compliment or praise or admire’ and this is not the synonym of cozen because their meanings are not same. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.

Hence, the correct answer is Option ‘ B’.

Note:Synonyms are the words that have the same or similar meaning i.e. synonym of cozen is cheat. So, the most appropriate answer is Option B and antonym are the words that are opposite in meaning and the antonym of cozen is expose or uncover or disclose. Thus, Option B is the correct answer and other options are wrong.