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: In this question we need to look for the synonym of the given word ‘dungeon’. Let us first understand what synonyms mean – Two words with a nearly common meaning or same meaning words are called synonyms.

Complete answer:
The word dungeon means: an underground cell, an old dark prison especially in the castle, etc.
Now let’s examine and understand the given option above.
> Hut: A small shelter made up of straw and clay or metal and woods, etc. As this word is not defining the sentence appropriately so it can’t be an appropriate option.
Synonym: shack, shed, etc.

> Tunnel: A secret way under the ground especially made for emergency exit, an artificial underground passage, etc. As this word is not defining the sentence appropriately so it can’t be an appropriate option.
Synonym: underpass, dig one’s way, etc.

> Station: A junction where two points meet and converge, railway line where trains arrive and departure, etc. As this word has different meaning so it can’t be an appropriate option.
Synonym: Halt stoppage, etc.

> Cabin: A small room where we work in an office or where boss seats, berths, etc. As this word also has different meaning so it can’t be an appropriate option.
Synonym: compartment, booth, etc.

> Cell: Here the word cell has the same meaning “an old dark prison especially in the castle, etc”. As it is related and defining the sentence in most appropriate way

Hence, the correct answer is option (D).

Note: For choosing the correct option knowing actual meaning is necessary of the given question because synonym is something which defines the word having the same meaning. Try to identify the meaning of the word and evaluate whether it has a positive negative or neutral connotation.