Question

Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Deflect
A. Frustrate
B. Cheat
C. Avert
D. Depress

Answer 1

Hint:Synonyms are words that are similar or have a related meaning to another word. Divide the word into two parts, suffix and prefix. Try to identify the meaning of the word and evaluate whether it has a positive negative or neutral connotation. Deflect means to change direction, turn aside from a straight course.

Complete answer:
Deflect means to change direction, turn aside from a straight course. Synonyms are – divert, avert
Let us discuss the meaning of the given words one by one and find the correct option.
Option A) frustrate. Frustrate means to cause someone to feel upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to achieve or change something. This option is incorrect as the word frustrate is not the synonym for the word deflect. Synonyms are- infuriate, annoy
Option B) cheat. The word cheat means act dishonestly or unfairly in order to gain an advantage. This option is incorrect as the word cheat is not the synonym for the word deflect. Synonyms are- dupe, trick
Option C) avert. The word avert means prevent or ward off. This option is correct as the word avert is the synonym of the word deflect.
Option D) depress. The word depress means make someone feel dispirited or dejected. This option is incorrect as the word depress is not the synonym of the word deflect. Synonyms are- sadden, cast down

Hence, the correct answer is Option ‘ C’.

Note: It is very important to know the meaning of the word synonym and also to know the meaning of the words that are given in the options. Vocabulary should be good in order to solve such questions.Let us now use the given words in a sentence.
1. Both difficulty and failure did not frustrate his passion.
2. He was denounced as a cheat.
3. He managed to avert suspicion.
4. The rainy days always depress me.