Question

Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word/phrase:
PONDER
A. Think
B. Evaluate
C. Anticipate
D. Increase

Answer 1

Hint: Synonyms and antonyms are essential parts of grammar that help to increase our vocabulary, make reading languages more enjoyable and also make our writings come alive. Synonyms are words that closely resemble a given word. Whereas antonyms are those words which are completely opposite in meaning to a given word. The word ‘ponderous’ is an adjective that can be used for someone who is slow and clumsy because of excessive weight.

Complete answer:
1. Here we are going to check each option one by one so that we can detect the correct option containing the answer to the given question.
2. ‘Think’ is a verb that expresses the act of directing one’s mind towards a particular thought. It also is the act of using our mind to form connected ideas. Hence, this option is correct.
3. Evaluation refers to determination of the value or amount of something. It is not similar to ‘ponder’.
4. Anticipation is referred to as the prediction or the prophecy of something. It is not the same as sultry.
5. Increase refers to the fact that something gets bigger in size, quantity or number. So, this word is not similar to ponder.

Hence the correct answer is option ‘A'.

Note:The words ‘evaluate’ and ‘anticipate’ might be related with the action of ‘thinking’ in regards of concept. But it is more centric with the idea of ‘deep thinking’. It actually depicts the process of thinking, not directly related with results. The word ‘evaluate’ shows the results. And, the word ‘anticipate’ closes with ‘making estimates in mind’.