Question

Find the synonym of the underlined word-
I have a cavity that causes me a lot of pain.
a)Burn on the arm
b)Hole in a tooth
c)Cut on the leg
d)Bruise on the body
e)Injury on the body

Answer 1

Hint: A synonym refers to a word that is exactly or close in meaning to another word. Example- Honest is a synonym of virtuous. ‘Cavity’ refers to a hollow space or hole in a solid object.

Complete answer:
The word ‘cavity’ has been derived from the Latin word- Cavus, which means hollow.
We know the meaning and the origin of the word ‘cavity’. Now, let’s look at its usage:
Example- I saw two squirrels playing in a tree cavity. Here, we can conclude that X saw two squirrels playing in a hollow space or hole in a tree.
Let’s look at the given options-
Option a- ‘Burn on the arm’ refers to an injury on the arm that is caused by heat or fire. Example- He had a burn on his arm after the fire incident. ‘Burn on the arm’ is different in meaning to the cavity. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
Option b- ‘Hole in a tooth’ refers to a hollow space in a tooth that is generally caused by bacteria and plaque. Example- The dentist inspected the hole in his tooth. ‘Hole in a tooth’ is similar in meaning to the cavity. Hence, it is the correct option.
Option c- ‘Cut on the leg’ refers to a wound or scratch on the leg. Example- The dog accidentally put a cut on his leg with his nails. ‘Cut on the leg’ is different in meaning to the cavity. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
Option d- ‘Bruise on the body’ refers to the blackening or swelling of a body part. Example- We saw the bruises on her body. ‘Bruise on the body’ is different in meaning to the cavity. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
Option e- ‘Injury on the body’ refers to a wound or damage on a body part. Example- He is being treated for an injury on his body. ‘Injury on the body’ is different in meaning to the cavity. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
The correct answer is Option ‘b’.

Note: You can match the chosen option with the word in the sentence to see whether it makes a sense or not.