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: In this question we need to look for the synonym of the given word ‘fascinates’. let’s understand first whatsynonym means – Two words with a nearly common meaning or same meaning words are called synonyms.

Complete answer:
The word fascinates means: attract the strong attention and interest of (someone).
Now let’s analyze and examine the given options above:
Bans: this word is the present participle of the word ban which means: officially or legally prohibit (something). This word is neither correct nor relevant as a synonym of the given word.
Synonym: prohibit, forbid, veto etc.
Example: "parking is banned around the harbour in summer".
Repulses: this word is the present participle of the word repulse which means: drive back (an attack or attacker) by force. This word is neither correct nor relevant to the given word.
Synonyms: drive back, push back, repel etc.
Example: "rioters tried to storm the Ministry but were repulsed by police".
Divulges: this word is the present participle of the word divulge which means: make known (private or sensitive information). This word is totally different from the given word as a synonym.
Synonyms: disclose, tell, reveal etc.
Example: I don’t want to divulge my plans at the moment.
Frustrates: this word is the present participle of the word frustrate which means: to prevent (a plan or attempted action) from succeeding.
Synonyms: thwart, defeat etc.
Example: the rescue attempt was frustrated by bad weather.
Charms: this word is the present participle of the word charm which means: the power or quality of delighting, attracting, or fascinating others. The option (A) is an absolutely correct option as a synonym of the word fascinate.
Synonyms: captivate, attract, fascinate etc.
Example: "his charm has captivated the media".

So, the correct answer is option A.

Note: Study of new words is required. Try to identify the meaning of the word and evaluate whether it has a positive negative or neutral connotation.