Question

Find the synonym of the underlined word.
The chemist tried to fuse the two wires, but he failed to do so.
(a)separate
(b)unite
(c)bend
(d)straighten
(e)jerk

Answer 1

Hint: Recall the meaning of the given word and then go through the meaning of the given options. The one that describes or is closest to the meaning of the given word is the correct option.

Complete answer: A synonym is a word, morpheme, or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word, morpheme, or phrase in the same language. For example, the words begin, start, commence, and initiate are all synonyms of one another; they are synonymous. In the given question, the word ‘fuse’ refers to ‘mixing different elements.’
Let us analyze the options given to us in this question:
Option (a), 'separate', refers to ‘act as a barrier between; stand between.’Therefore, option (a) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘fuse’.
Option (b), ‘unite', refers to ‘bring together for a common purpose or action.’Therefore, option (b) is correct as its meaning is synonymous to that of the given word ‘fuse’.
Option (c), ‘bend', refers to ‘form a curve.’Therefore, option (c) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘fuse’.
Option (d), ‘straighten', refers to ‘put (things or places) in order.’Therefore, option (d) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘fuse’.
Option (e.), ‘jerk', refers to ‘pull, or move with a sudden movement.’Therefore, option (e.) is incorrect as it is not synonymous to the given word ‘fuse’.

Note: If you don’t know the definition of the given word and have only used it in some given context previously, then use the given word in a sentence. Substitute the given word with each word in the options and choose the word which does not conflict with the context provided by the given word.