Question

Find the synonym of the underlined word.
After struggling hard, the young politician gradually succeeded in having people accept the truth of his theory.

a) Slowly
b) Momentarily
c) Suddenly
d) Graciously
e) Presently

Answer 1

Hint: The word “gradually” means to move or change steadily or in a gradual way, by degrees.

Complete answer:

Option a “slowly” means is steady, or not quickly. This is synonymous to the given word “gradually”. Thus, the option ‘a’ is the correct answer.
Option b “momentarily” means for a short time. This is not synonymous to the word “gradually”. Thus, the answer ‘b’ is incorrect.
Option c “suddenly” means at once or immediately. This is not the same as gradually. Thus, the option ‘c’ is incorrect.
Option d “graciously” means in a courteous, kind, or pleasant manner. This is not the same as “graciously”. Thus, option ‘d’ is incorrect.
Option e “presently” means at this moment. This is not the same as the meaning of the word “gradually”. Thus, option ‘d’ is incorrect.

Note: To do something gradually is to do it in a slow or steady way and the same is doing something slowly.