Question

Find the synonym of the underlined word.
Her friends tried to tempt her to go to the movies although they knew she had to study.

a) Trace
b) Enervate
c) Implore
d) Entice
e) Long for

Answer 1

Hint: The word “tempt” means to do or acquire something that they find attractive but know to be wrong or not beneficial.

Complete answer:

Option a “Trace” means to mark an object or not discover something through investigation. This is not the meaning of the underlined word. Thus, option ‘a’ is incorrect.
Option b “Enervate” means to reduce the mental or moral vigor/ to drain (someone) of energy. This is not the same as “tempt”. Thus, option ‘b’ is incorrect.
Option c “Implore” means to beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something. This is not the same as the meaning of “tempt”. Thus, the option ‘c’ is incorrect.
Option d “Entice” means to attract or tempt by offering pleasure or advantage. This is the same as the meaning of the word “tempt” Thus, option ‘d’ is the correct answer.
Option d “Long for” means to crave for something or someone/ to have an extraordinarily strong desire. This is not the same as the meaning of “tempt” Thus, option ‘e’ is incorrect.

Note: Do not confuse “long for” as the meaning of tempt. ‘Long for’ means to have a desire for something. While someone who is being tempted might have a desire for that thing but the meaning of “tempt” is different.