Question

Choose the one which is nearest in meaning to
WALLOW
A. Awaken
B. Urge
C. Dislike
D. Delight

Answer 1

Hint: The word wallow means that a person is indulged in an unrestrained way. The first known use of the word was seen before the 12th century.

Complete answer:
The word wallow came from an Old English word ‘walwian’ which means ‘to roll about’. The word is of German origin from an Indo-European root shared by Latin ‘volvere’ which means ‘to roll’.
For example, This is a time when you will be vulnerable, so let yourself feel the emotions, but do not wallow in them.
Now, to find out the word which has the nearest meaning to Wallow, let us look at the meanings of all the given options.
Awaken: It refers to have rouse from sleep or cause to stop sleep. This is an incorrect option.
For example, They were awakened by the sound of bursting crackers.
Urge: It refers to trying earnestly or persistently to persuade someone to do something. It is an incorrect option.
For example, She urged his friend to come and stay with his family.
Dislike: It refers to a feeling of distaste or hostility. It is an incorrect option.
For example, She dislikes the idea of visiting her friend’s place without informing them.

Delight: It refers to a cause or source of great pleasure. It is the correct option.
For example, The children screamed in delight after looking at the toys.

Note: Urge also means to encourage someone to continue or succeed. But it is not very near to the meaning of wallow. If you get confused with the meaning of any word, you can always look it up in the dictionary.