Question

Choose the option similar in meaning to the given word-
Embezzle
a) Misappropriate
b) Balance
c) Remunerate
d) Clear Directions

Answer 1

Hint:The dictionary meaning of the word 'embezzle' is 'to steal'. For example, The kids embezzled all the chocolates.

Complete answer:
The given word 'Embezzle' is a verb. It means to steal or misappropriate ( money placed in one’s trust or belonging to the organization for which one works). For example She had embezzled £5,600,000 in company funds.
Now let us examine all the given options to find out the correct answer:
Option 'a' Misappropriate. It is a verb which means dishonestly or unfairly taken (something, especially money, belong to another) for one’s own use. For example The report revealed the department officials had misappropriated funds.
Option ‘b’ Balance. It is a noun that means an even distribution of weight enabling someone or something to remain upright and steady. For example she lost her balance and fell.
Option 'c' Remunerate. It is a verb which means pay ( someone) for service rendered or work done. For example They should be remunerated fairly for their work.
Option 'd' Clear Directions. It is an adverb which means in a context of leading change, is so much more than telling someone to perform a specific action, it is about enabling people, lots of people, to change.
As we have analyzed all the given options, we can easily find the correct answer. Here, the similar meaning of 'embezzle' is 'misappropriate'. Hence, option 'a' is the correct option.

Note:
All the other options are plausible distractions. One must know the meaning of all the given options to find out the correct answer.