Question

Find the synonym of the underlined word.
The attempt made to salvage the ship and its contents was unsuccessful.


a) stalk
b) surface
c) sink
d) submerge
 e)save

Answer 1

Hint: Synonyms are words or phrases that mean exactly or nearly the same as another word or
phrase.
In the given question, the word ‘salvage’ refers to save from ruin, destruction, or harm.

Complete step by step solution: Let us analyze the options given to us in this question:
Option (a.), 'stalk', refers to follow stealthily or recur constantly and spontaneously to.
Therefore, option (a.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘salvage’.

Option (b.), ‘sink', refers to fall or descend to a lower place or level.
Therefore, option (b.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘salvage’.

Option (c.), ‘submerge', refers to sink below the surface; go under or as if underwater. Therefore, option (c.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘salvage’.

Option (d.), ‘surface', refers to appear or become visible; make a showing.
Therefore, option (d.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘salvage’.

Option (e.), ‘save', refers to save from ruin, destruction, or harm; bring into safety.
Therefore, option (e.) is correct as it is synonymous to the given word ‘salvage’.

Note: When you are familiar with the given word in the question, think of a definition for the given word. Scan for this definition of the given word in the options.
Some synonyms of the word ‘salvage’- rescue, save, recover, retrieve, raise, reclaim, get back, restore, reinstate.