Question

Find the synonym of the underlined word-
The wool of a cashmere goat is valued for its fine, silky texture.

a)Charged
b)Raised
c)Exploited
d)Prized
e)Sought

Answer 1

Hint: A synonym refers to a word that is completely or partially similar in meaning to another word. Example- Pleasant is a synonym of delightful. ‘Valued’ refers to something that is cherished or well thought of and holds high opinions among others.

Complete answer:
The word ‘valued’ has been derived from the Old French word- Valoir, which means be worth.
We know the meaning and the origin of the word ‘valued’. Now, let’s look at its usage:
Example- The countryside house is valued for its mesmerizing beauty and décor. Here, we can understand that a countryside house ‘X’ is cherished or holds high opinions among others for its mesmerizing décor and design.
Let’s decipher the meaning of the given options-
Option a- ‘Charged’ refers to demanding or imposing a specific amount of money for something. Example- The restaurant charged a 10% service tax. ‘Charged’ is different in meaning to valued. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
Option b- ‘Raised’ refers to something or someone who has been uplifted or elevated to a higher position. Example- My boss has raised my salary. ‘Raised’ is different in meaning to valued. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
Option c- ‘Exploited’ refers to utilizing or making use of something in an unfair manner. Example- The upper classes have exploited the policy systems. ‘Exploited’ is different in meaning to valued. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
Option d- ‘Prized’ refers to someone or something that is considered to be valuable or highly desirable. Example- I have kept all my prized possessions in the locker. ‘Prized’ is similar in meaning to valued. Hence, it is the correct option.
Option e- ‘Sought’ is the past tense of ‘seek’, which refers to searching or looking for someone or something. Example- After the failed treatment, they sought out for another specialist. ‘Sought’ is different in meaning to valued. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
The correct answer is Option ‘d’.

Note: If you’re unable to find the most suitable option out of many given options, you can choose the word that matches the degree of the given word. Example- In the given question; We can conclude that cashmere goat’s wool is highly prized or valued.