Question

Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the italicized bold part of the sentence:
The isolated and dilapidated palace has become a rendezvous for the unsocial elements.
a- Resort
b- Hiding place
c- Public place
d- Meeting place

Answer 1

Hint: A synonym refers to a word that is closest in meaning to another word. Example- Happy is a synonym for cheerful. ‘Rendezvous’ refers to a place where people meet at a designated time.

Complete answer:
 The word, rendezvous has been derived from the French word- Se Rendre.
We know the meaning and the origin of the word, rendezvous. Now, let’s look at its usage-
For example- The king asked me to use his palace as a rendezvous. Here, we can conclude that a king, X, asked Y to use his palace as a meeting place.
Let’s examine the meaning of the given options-
Option a- ‘Resort’ refers to a tourist trap or a retreat. Example- We stayed in the hill resort last year. ‘Resort’ is different in meaning from ‘rendezvous’. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
Option b- ‘Hiding place’ refers to a place where one conceals something. ‘Hiding place’ is different in meaning from ‘rendezvous’. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
Option c- ‘Public place’ refers to a place that is commonly shared by the people. ‘Public place’ is different in meaning from ‘rendezvous’. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
Option d- ‘Meeting place’ refers to a designated place for meeting someone. ‘Meeting place’ is similar in meaning to ‘rendezvous’. Hence, it is the correct option.
The correct answer is Option ‘d’.

Note:
Some other synonyms of ‘rendezvous’ are; appointment, gather, venue, etc. While some antonyms of ‘rendezvous are; disassembly, non-participation, non-engagement, etc.