Question

Find the synonym of the underlined word:
Tides are caused by the gravitational influence of the moon on ocean level.

A) Evolution
B) Coercion
C) Un involvement
D) Levitation
E) Impact

Answer 1

Hint: Synonym: are words that are similar meanings. Synonyms are used when you do not want to repeat the same word again and again.

Complete answer:

We have to find the meaning of influence and the meaning of words that are given in the options. And both the words should have the same meaning or the exact sense.
Option A) Evolution – is an incorrect answer because the meaning of evolution is ‘the gradual development of something’ and thus this is not the synonym of influence. Thus, this is an incorrect answer because the meaning of the words ‘evolution’ and ‘influence’ does not match.
Option B) Coercion – is the incorrect answer because the meaning of coercion is ‘the practice of forcing someone to act as an involuntary manner by use of threat or force’. So, coercion is not a synonym with influence. Thus, this is an incorrect answer because the meaning of the words ‘coercion’ and ‘influence’ does not match.
Option C) Un involvement – is an incorrect option because un involvement means ‘they are not involved in anything’. Here in the sentence moon is involved in causing tides. Thus, this is an incorrect answer because the meaning of the words ‘un involvement’ and ‘influence’ does not match.
Option D) Levitation – is an incorrect answer because the meaning of levitation means ‘causing something to rise in the sky’ basically magical powers’. Here nothing is magical. So, levitation is not a synonym with influence. Thus, this is an incorrect answer because the meaning of the words ‘levitation’ and ‘influence’ does not match.
Option E) Impact – is the correct answer the meaning of impact is similar to the meaning of influence i.e. the capacity to have an effect on the character. Both words have similar meanings and thus, this is the correct answer.
Tides are caused by the gravitational impact of the moon on the ocean level.

Note: It is very important to know the meaning of synonyms and also to know the meaning of the words that are given in the options. And for this, your vocabulary should be very good. So work on vocabulary every day. Read every day, learn new words every day, look up words you don’t know.