Question

Find the synonym of the underlined word.
As the saying goes, those who live by the sword will perish by the sword.
A. Breathe
B. Survive
C. Vanish
D. Win
E. Flourish

Answer 1

Hint: The underlined word in the given sentence is ‘perish’. The word ‘perish’ means to die in a violent manner, to be destroyed violently, to pass away, disappear. Example: The soldiers perished in the war. We will look for an option that possesses a similar meaning as the given word.

Complete answer:
Let us analyse each option individually to figure out the correct answer.

Breathe : The word ‘breathe’ means the act of inhaling and exhaling air. To grasp a breath, take rest. Example: Breathe slowly when you are angry. This word is not similar in meaning to the given word.

Survive : The word ‘survive’ means to continue to live after suffering or witnessing difficult circumstances. Example: We managed to survive amidst the pandemic. This word is not similar in meaning to the given word.

Vanish: The word ‘vanish’ means to disappear, to wipe off, to come to an end. Example: His entire clan vanished in the riots. This word is similar to the meaning of the given word.

Win: The word ‘win’ means to achieve or accomplish something successfully and better than others , to gain victory. Example: My favourite team won the match last night. This word is not similar in meaning to the given word.

Flourish: The word ‘flourish’ means be successful, to prosper, thrive. Example: He flourished after he joined the family business. This word is not similar in meaning to the given word.

Hence, the correct answer is Option ‘C’.

Note:Some more synonyms of the word ‘perish’ are disappear, cease, succumb. Example: He succumbed to his injuries. Some antonyms of the same word are grow, build, appear. Example: You grow, what you sow. The word ‘flourish’ can be seen as close to the opposite meaning of the word ‘vanish’.