Question

Find the synonym of the underlined word.
The speaker tried to convey her feelings concerning the urgency of a favourable decision.
a. Summon
b. Usurp
c. Impose
d. Communicate
e. Assuage

Answer 1

Hint: The underlined word ‘convey’ indicates transferring of a message. Synonyms are words that share the same meaning to another word.

Complete answer:
A synonym is a word that has a similar or exact meaning to another word. The mentioned term ‘convey’ means to transport or carry something from one place to another. It also refers to imparting a message from one person to another.
Example: Convey my regards to your sister!
- In option a, we are given ‘summon,’ which is the wrong option. Summon means to ask or order someone to be present at a prescribed time.
- Usurp in option b is wrong as it means to take over the power by force or illegal means.
- Option c is incorrect. Impose is the verb that describes forceful decision over someone that is bound to be followed.
> Communicate in option d gives us the right answer. We exchange information, ideas, or news by communicating with one another. This is, therefore, synonymous to ‘convey.’
- In option e, we have ‘assuage’, which is incorrect. Assuage means to make an unpleasant event feel less intense and hence wrong.

Note: Students should note that rather than its meaning to communicate messages, ‘convey’ also indicates transporting something from one place to another. The packages are said to be ‘conveyed’.