Question

Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
TRADUCE
A. Harden
B. Force
C. Build
D. Betray

Answer 1

Hint: There are millions of words in a language and every word has a meaning which signifies what the word denotes. Meaning is intended to communicate something.

Complete answer:
Each word has a specific meaning of its own. Also, same words may mean different things depending upon the context in which it is used. A word has its own meaning. We cannot place a word freely in a sentence. The word has to compliment the meaning of the sentence. Now, to find out which of the given words will fit in the provided sentence, let us look at the context and also the meaning of the given words as options.

Traduce refers to speaking badly of or telling lies about someone so as to damage their reputation. The origin of the word is from Latin.
“It was regarded as respectable political tactics to traduce him.”
So, now we must go through the meaning of the words given as an option to find out which word best expresses the meaning of traduce.

Harden: It refers to make or become hard or harder.

Force: It refers to strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement.

Build: It refers to making something stronger or more intense.

Betray: It refers to exposing someone to danger by treacherously giving information to an enemy.

From the above explanation, we can find out the answer of the given question. The word that best expresses the meaning of traduce is option D i.e. betray.


Hence the correct answer is option ‘D’

Note: Whenever you get confused with the meanings of the word, always look through a dictionary. Try to answer the question only when you are clear with the meaning or else it will be difficult for you to find the correct answer.