Question

Find the synonym of the underlined word:
The captives were thrown into a dark, damp, filthy dungeon and were given almost nothing to eat.

A) Hut
B) Tunnel
C) Station
D) Cell
E) Cabin

Answer 1

Hint: Synonyms 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 the dungeon 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 dungeon is an underground prison cell. And we have to find the correct answer from the options given whose meaning is the same as of dungeon.
Option A) Hut - is an incorrect answer because the meaning of hut is ‘a small simple house’ and this is not a synonym of the dungeon. Thus, this is an incorrect answer because the meaning of the words ‘hut’ and ‘dungeon’ does not match.
Option B) Tunnel - is an incorrect answer because the meaning of the tunnel is ‘underpass or subway’ and this is not a synonym of the dungeon. Thus, this is an incorrect answer because the meaning of the words ‘tunnel’ and ‘dungeon’ does not match.
Option C) Station - is an incorrect answer because the meaning of station is ‘stopping place or halt like railway stations’ and this is not a synonym of the dungeon. Thus, this is an incorrect answer because the meaning of the words ‘station’ and ‘dungeon’ does not match.
Option D) Cell – is the correct answer because the meaning of cell is ‘a small room where prisoners are locked up’ this is the synonym of the dungeon. Thus, this is the correct answer because these two words can be used in place of each other.
Option E) Cabin - is an incorrect answer because the meaning of cabin is ‘a private room like in offices for Boss and in school for Principal’ and this is not a synonym of the dungeon. Thus, this is an incorrect answer because the meaning of the words ‘cabin’ and ‘dungeon’ does not match.
The captives were thrown into a dark, damp, filthy cell and were given almost nothing to eat.

Note: It is very important to know the meaning of synonym 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.