Question

Find the synonym of the underlined word.
The politician's conviction for tax fraud jeopardized his future.

a) Jettisoned
b) Penalized
c) Rejuvenated
d) Endangered
e) Jubilated

Answer 1

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

Complete answer:

In the given question, the word ‘jeopardized’ refers to ‘pose a threat to; present a danger to’.
Let us analyze the options given to us in this question:

Option (a.), 'jettisoned', refers to ‘throw away, of something encumbering’.
Therefore, option (a.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘jeopardized’.

Option (b.), ‘penalized', refers to ‘impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on’.
Therefore, option (b.) is incorrect as it is not synonymous to the given word ‘jeopardized’.

Option (c.), ‘rejuvenated', refers to ‘return to life; get or give new life or energy’.
Therefore, option (c.) is incorrect as it is not synonymous to the given word ‘jeopardized’.

Option (d.), ‘endangered', refers to ‘in imminent danger of extinction’.
Therefore, option (d.) is correct as its meaning is synonymous to that of the given word ‘jeopardized’.

Option (e.), ‘jubilated', refers to ‘to express great joy’.
Therefore, option (e.) is incorrect as it is not synonymous to the given word ‘jeopardized’.

Note: Here, keep in mind the context of the question. Since the politician committed tax fraud, his job is said to be ‘jeopardized’. Now, he would not be praised or nothing positive would happen to him or his job since he has committed a crime. His job is in danger. And therefore, you can also find out the right answer this way, which is ‘endangered’.