Question

Choose the synonym of the given word: ENCOMIUM
a. Verve
b. Eulogy
c. Doggerel
d. Force

Answer 1

Hint: Encomium means a written piece or a speech that highly praises a person or a thing.

Complete answer:
From the hint given above, the meaning of the word, encomium is clear. Therefore, to find the synonym of this word, the meaning of each option given above needs to be analyzed.

> Starting with option A, the word ‘verve’ means zeal or enthusiasm. For example, Reena studies with verve as well as discipline. This has a different meaning from the given word ‘encomium’ and is an incorrect option.

> ‘Eulogy’ means the written piece in any form that accolades someone or something. Since this is similar to the meaning of the word ‘encomium’, therefore, option B can be the possible answer.

> ‘Doggerel’ refers to the written piece in which the words are expressed badly. Therefore, this can be an antonym for the word ‘encomium’ as it is opposite in meaning to this word. Hence, this option is also incorrect.

> ‘Force’ can have varied meanings like exerting influence, a strong effect on someone or something and others. But none of the meanings is similar to the meaning of ‘encomium’. Therefore, option D is also an incorrect option.

Hence, option B is the correct answer.

Note: Meanings of all the given options should be known to identify the word whose meaning is similar to the meaning of the word encomium.