Question

Choose the synonym of the given word:
ELAN
a) Flair
b) Spiritual
c) Inspiration
d) boredom

Answer 1

Hint: The word “elan” is a noun which means energy, spirit, or enthusiasm. Example of usage, ‘She impressed everyone with her dancing skills and elan.’

Complete answer:
 Let us look at the options given to us and find the synonym of ‘elan’.
First the meaning of elan. ‘Elan’ means vivacious, i.e., full of life, colour, and enthusiasm. Option a “flair” which means natural ability, or inner enthusiasm to do something.Thus, option ‘a’ is correct.
Option b “spiritual” is relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul. For e.g., “Lisa’s journey brought her closer to nature and turned her into a spiritual person.”This is not similar in meaning to the given word “elan”. Thus, option ‘b’ is incorrect.
Option c “inspiration” is a process of being mentally stimulated to feel something or do something. In short it is motivation This is not similar in meaning to the word “elan”. Thus, option ‘d’ is incorrect.
Option d “boredom” is the state of feeling bored or dull. Simply unconcern is boredom. This is opposite to the given word ‘elan’. For example, “Boredom made her finally change her routine into a more busy and different one than usual.”Thus, option ‘d’ is incorrect.

Note:
To be filled with energy, spirit, enthusiasm is the same as being inspired. Do not confuse ‘spiritual’ to be the synonym of ‘elan’. Spiritual is of the spirit.