Question

Find the synonym of the underlined word.
Scott seized the opportunity to present his proposal to the director.
A. Realized
B. Grasped
C. Rendered
D. Delivered
E. Manifested.

Answer 1

Hint: In this question we need to look for the synonym of the given word ‘seized’. Let's understand first whatsynonym means – Two words with a nearly common meaning or same meaning words are called synonyms.

Complete answer:
The word seized is the past participles of the word seize which means: take hold of suddenly and forcibly.
Now let’s analyze and examine the given options above:
> Realized: this word is the past participles of the word realize which means: become fully aware of (something) as a fact; understand clearly. This word is not appropriate as a synonym of the given word.
Synonyms: notice, understand, grasp etc.
Example: "he realized his mistake at once".
> Rendered: this word is the past participle of the word render which means: provide or give (a service, help etc). This word is totally opposite of the given word.
Synonyms: supply, give, provide etc.
Example: money servers as a reward for services rendered.
> Delivered: this word is the past participle of the word deliver which means: bring and handover (a letter, parcel or goods) to the proper recipient or address. This word is neither correct nor relevant to the given word.
Synonyms: convey, carry, take, bring etc.
Example: my product should be delivered on time.
> Manifested: this word is the past participle of the word manifest which means: to show (a quality or feeling) by one’s act or appearance. This word is neither correct nor relevant to the given word.
Synonyms: demonstrate, display, show etc.
Example: Lizzy manifested the sign of severe depression.
> Grasped: this word is the past participle of the word grasp which means: seize and hold firmly. Synonyms: clutch, hold etc.
Example: "she grasped the bottle".

The option (B) is an absolutely correct word as a synonym of the given word.

Note: Knowing actual meaning is necessary of the given question for choosing an appropriate answer. Identify the meaning of the word and evaluate whether it has a positive negative or neutral connotation.