Question

Find the synonym of the underlined word:
The clown in the circus fascinates not only the children but their parents as well.

A) Charms
B) Bans
C) Repulses
D) Divulges
E) Frustrates

Answer 1

Hint:Synonym: are words that are similar meanings. Synonyms are used when you do not want to repeat the same word again and again.

Complete answer:

We have to find the meaning of fascinates and the meaning of words that are given in the options. And both the words should have the same meaning or the exact sense.
The meaning of fascinates means attracting interest or attracts strong attention. So, we have to find the most appropriate word whose meaning is similar to or the same.
Option A) Charms – is the correct answer because the meaning of charms means ‘beauty or glamour’ and this is the synonym of fascinates. Because the meaning of both words is same. Thus this is the correct answer.
Option B) Bans – is not an incorrect answer because the meaning of bans means ‘stops or prohibits’ and this is not a synonym with fascinates. Thus, this is an incorrect answer because the meaning of the words ‘bans’ and ‘fascinates’ does not match.
Option C) Repulses – is not an incorrect answer because the meaning of repulses means ‘fights back’ and this is not a synonym with fascinates. Thus, this is an incorrect answer because the meaning of the words ‘repulses’ and ‘fascinates’ does not match.
Option D) Divulges - is not an incorrect answer because the meaning of divulges means ‘reveal or disclose’ and this is not a synonym with fascinates. Thus, this is an incorrect answer because the meaning of the words ‘divulges’ and ‘fascinates’ does not match.
Option E) Frustrates - is not an incorrect answer because the meaning of frustrates means ‘upset or annoyed’ and this is not a synonym with fascinates. Thus, this is an incorrect answer because the meaning of the words ‘frustrates’ and ‘fascinates’ does not match.
The clown in the circus charms not only the children but their parents as well.

Note: It is very important to know the meaning of synonyms and also to know the meaning of the words that are given in the options. And for this, your vocabulary should be very good. So work on vocabulary every day. Read every day, learn new words every day, look up words you don’t know.