Question

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word
Allure
a) Repulse
b) Develop
c) Entice
d) Decoy

Answer 1

Hint: An opposite is a word that carries a meaning entirely in contrast to the given term. Allure means to attract someone so powerfully.

Complete answer:
The given term ‘allure’ describes the quality of attracting someone mysteriously and powerfully. It is a way of tempting people.
Example: The heroine in the movie looted the businessmen by alluring them with gold.
Its opposite should therefore indicate staying off or driving away from such temptations.
Repulse in option a means to repel or drive away from something. It also describes something that causes intense disgust in us. Therefore, option a has the appropriate opposite word to ‘allure.’
Develop in option b is wrong because ‘develop’ indicates the growth or maturity of something. Example: The small images were soon developed as a larger picture.
Option c is wrong as ‘entice’ is used as a verb that means to attract or tempt through pleasure and advantage. It is therefore a synonym to ‘allure’ and hence wrong.
Similarly, ‘decoy’ in option d is also wrong. It is also synonymous to ‘allure’ and ‘entice’. Decoy also refers to the imitation of a bird or animal that hunters use to lure animals.

Note: Do not confuse ‘allure’ with ‘allude.’ Allude is a verb that we use to call attention or hint indirectly at. Example: She was alluding to his dishonesty.