Question

Find the synonym of the underlined word.

Modern methods of movie-making such as the widescreen, color film, and improved song, have enhanced realism and audience enjoyment.

a)Elaborated
b)Flattered
c)Improved
d)Transcended
e)Challenged

Answer 1

Hint: Synonyms are words or phrases that mean exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase.

Complete step-by-step answer:

We have to find out the word that has a similar meaning to that of the word ‘enhanced’, which means to intensify, increase, or improve the quality of something.
Let us analyze the options given to us in this question:

Option (a.), 'elaborated', refers to developing or presenting something in further detail. Therefore, option (a.) is incorrect as it is not synonymous with the word ‘enhanced’.

Option (b.), ‘flattered', refers to causing someone to feel honored and pleased. Therefore, option (b.) is incorrect as it is not synonymous with the word ‘enhanced’.

Option (c.), ‘improved', refers to someone or something that has become or been made better. Therefore, option (c.) is correct as it is synonymous with the word ‘enhanced’.

Option (d.), ‘transcended', refers to surpassing someone or something. Therefore, option (d.) is incorrect as it is not synonymous to the word ‘enhanced’.

Option (e.), ‘challenged', refers to disputing the truth or validity of someone or something. Therefore, option (e.) is incorrect as it is not synonymous to the word ‘enhanced’.

Note: Do not confuse the correct answer to be ‘elaborated’ or ‘flattered’. Something being ‘elaborated’ does not refer to necessarily improving something or making something better, it only means making something more detailed. Similarly, ‘flattered’ refers to complimenting something or someone, and not necessarily making something better.