Question

Find the synonym of the underlined word.
A gun is a lethal weapon, not a toy; therefore, children should never be allowed to play with one.
a. Dangerous
b. Enjoyable
c. Deadly
d. Expensive
e. Costly

Answer 1

Hint: Synonyms are words that have the same meaning as a given word. The meaning of lethal is to be very harmful or destructive.

Complete answer:

 Generally, words in the English language have many synonyms bearing similar meanings. A thesaurus is a book that contains all these synonyms in one place.

Let us look at some examples of synonyms. Quintessential is a word that means to be the definitive representation of a thing. Typical is another word that can be used to describe this same meaning in one word.

In our question, we have been given the word ‘lethal’. Lethal is derived from the Latin word ‘lethalis’. We often hear the word lethal in the context of lethal injection dosages and lethal drugs.
Let us examine the options given to us.
Option ‘a’ dangerous means to be full of risk. It isn’t similar in meaning to lethal. Therefore, it is incorrect.
Option ‘b’ enjoyable means to give delight or pleasure. It isn’t similar in meaning to lethal. Therefore, it is incorrect.
Option ‘c’ deadly means able to cause death. It is similar in meaning to lethal. Therefore, it is correct.
Option ‘d’ expensive means costing a lot of money. It isn’t similar in meaning to lethal. Therefore, it is incorrect.
Option ‘e’ costly means expensive. It isn’t similar in meaning to lethal. Therefore, it is incorrect.
Option ‘c’ is the correct answer.

Note: The difference between dangerous and deadly is the degree of harm that it can render to a person; deadly being more fatal than dangerous.