Question

Choose the synonym of the given word:
EMBELLISH

a) Emboss
b) Design
c) Garnish
d) Aristocratic

Answer 1

Hint: Synonyms are another way to use more number of words and yet refer to the same circumstance. There are many similar words to replace a single word. It is often seen as a method to avoid plagiarism without changing the meaning of the sentence. Embellish means to enhance the beauty of something or someone; to add on with the present.

Complete answer:

Now, considering the above options,
Emboss: It refers to design or cause to bulge out; to decorate something. This may seem similar to embellish, but it is not. Eg: The right side of the building was embossed with their logo.
Design: To draw out a plan, to create an outline, or to organize an event or program. This does not correlate with the word in hand. Eg: The hospital was designed by a renowned architect.
Garnish: Means to decorate or to add on to the design or flavor of food and so on. This is pretty similar to embellish in many aspects. Eg: We can use coriander leaves to garnish the casserole dish.
Aristocratic: Often referred to in relation to a class of people who are deemed to be superior to others in all aspects. Eg: He always goes around telling everyone how aristocratic their culture is.
Hence, Option c is the answer to the word given, since it is the only word similar to embellish.

Note: Do not confuse emboss and garnish since the former refers to decorating something so prominently that it stands out physically, while garnish refers to adding on to the existing beauty.