Question

Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word:
AMENITIES
a) pageantries
b) privileges
c) facilities
d) courtesies

Answer 1

Hint:Synonyms are words or phrases that mean exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase. For example- ‘sad’ and ‘depressed’.
Two words that can be interchanged in a context are said to be synonymous relative to that context.

Complete answer:
In the given question, the word ‘amenities’ refers to things that make you comfortable and at ease; a desirable or useful feature or facility of a building or place.
Let us analyze the options given to us in this question:
Option (a.), 'pageantries', refers to a rich and spectacular ceremony.
Therefore, option (a.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous with that of the given word ‘amenities’.

Option (b.), ‘privileges', refers to special advantages or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all.
Therefore, option (b.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous with that of the given word ‘amenities’.

Option (c.), ‘facilities', refers to something that facilitates, or makes possible an action or process.
Therefore, option (c.) is correct as its meaning is synonymous to that of the given word ‘amenities’.

Option (d.), ‘courtesies', refers to a courteous or respectful or considerate act.
Therefore, option (d.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘amenities’.

Note:
If you don’t know the definition of the given word and have only used it in some given context previously, then use the given word in a sentence. Substitute the given word with each word in the options and choose the word which does not conflict with the context provided by the given word.