Question

Choose the synonym of the word given below: Surprise
A. Composure
B. Anticipation
C. Amazement
D. Indifference

Answer 1

Hint: Synonym of a word is another word which has a near similar meaning to it. For e.g. the synonym of the word ‘happy’ is ‘glad’. The word “surprise” means ‘something unexpected or an astonishing event, thing, or fact’.

Complete answer:
In the above given options, the word closest to the meaning of “surprise” is option c, “amazement”, which is a feeling of surprise or refers to a feeling or wonder’.
Hence, the synonym of the word “surprise” is option c, “amazement”.

The rest options, i.e., a, b, d have different meanings. Option a, “Composure” is ‘a state/feeling of being calm and in control of oneself, or a state of calmness, tranquility.’
Option b, “anticipation” is ‘a feeling of excitement about something that is expected to happen in the future’. This is not related to the meaning of “surprise” It is somewhat opposite to the meaning. Theus, option b is incorrect.
Option d, “indifference” is ‘lack of interest, lack of concern or sympathy’. Therefore, option d can be ruled out too.

Note: The meaning of the words can be found by breaking them. For e.g., the word amazement can be broken down into amaze + -ment. Amaze means to take by surprise. Similarly, the meaning of the word indifference can be found by breaking it into In- + difference. Prefix in means ‘in, on or not. So, one can infer the meaning of the word.