Question

Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the italicized part of the sentence:
Those who acquire quick money are impatient to flaunt their wealth and material possessions.
a) Waste
b) Squander
c) Hide
d) Show off

Answer 1

Hint: The word ‘flaunt’ means to show/display oneself or something excessively to bring it into public notice. For example, “She flaunted her new dress at the party.”

Complete answer:
Let us decipher the meaning of the words given to us and choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the italicized word in the sentence. Option a ‘waste’ refers to something that is not of any use or purpose. For example, the water from washing clothes is wastewater. This is not the same as flaunting. It is totally unrelated. Thus, option ‘a’ is incorrect.
Option b ‘squander ‘is a verb that means to waste something in a reckless or foolish manner. This is again unrelated to the word flaunt in meaning. Thus, option ‘b’ is incorrect.
Option c ‘hide’ means to keep away something or put something away from sight or conceal something from others. For example, “They decided to hide in the room behind the sofa.” This is not the same as flaunting. Thus, option ‘c’ is incorrect.
Option d ‘show off’ means to display something in a way to bring it into the attention of other people. This is the same as ‘flaunt’ in terms of meaning. Thus, option d is the correct answer.

Note:
 Note that the question is asking for the synonym of the given word, the word which best expresses the meaning, not the opposite of it. Option c ‘hide’ is somewhat of an antonym of it.