Question

Choose the synonym of the word given below:

Synopsis

a. Index
b. Mixture
c. Puzzle
d. Summary

Answer 1

Hint: Words or phrases that have the same or nearly the same meaning as another word or phrase are called synonyms. The given word does not necessarily have one synonym. It can have multiple synonyms.

Complete step by step answer:

The meaning of the given word synopsis is a general survey of something. The exact or the similar meaning of the given word is in the option [d] summary. Summary means a brief statement of something. The word synopsis and summary are synonymous with each other. The synonym of the word synopsis will be summary. Therefore, the correct option is the option [d].
The given word in the option [a] index means an alphabetical or a numerical list on the first page of a book showing which page a specific subject is on.
The given word in the option [b] mixture means something which is made by mixing other substances together.
The given word in the option [c] puzzle means to feel confused about something.
The given words in the options [a], [b], and [c] are not the appropriate synonyms for the given word synopsis. They have their own particular or specific meaning. Hence, these options are incorrect.


Note: One should go through all the options thoroughly and analyze each and every word given to find the correct synonym of the given word. Do not answer such types of questions in a hurry and get the wrong answer.