Question

Find the synonym of GERMINATE.
a) Decay
b) Breed
c) Produce
d) Sprout

Answer 1

Hint: Synonyms are words that have similar meaning. Germinate word is used to show the process of sapling originating from the seed. When a seed sees condition as favourable, it germinates; meaning a small root and a very small stem occurs.

Complete answer:
a) Decay: To decay means when a natural thing ends its life cycle and then decomposes or rots because of fungus and bacteria.
Example:The fallen tree decayed in time.
b) Breed: To domesticate/ reproduce and rear animals like sheep, goats, cattle etc.
Example:In his farm, he bred a lot of cattle.
c) Produce: When a person/ firm/ organisation/ company manufactures a commodity, it is called that person/s produce.
Example:His farm’s produce was destroyed in the hail storm.
d) Sprout: Young saplings which emerge out of seed are called sprouts.
Example: She planted seeds which in a week’s time gave sprouts.

Hence the correct answer is option ‘d’.

Note: Both have similar meaning, which is a new small root and very small stem emerging from the seed under favourable conditions. Other than sprouts, no other options have a similar meaning, hence ‘sprout’ is the synonym for ‘germination’.