Question

Find the synonym of the word.
Aphorism
a) prune
b) wither
c) aphis
d) proverb

Answer 1

Hint: Synonyms are words or phrases that mean exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase. For example- ‘sad’ and ‘depressed’.
Two words that can be interchanged in a context are said to be synonymous relative to that context.

Complete answer:
In the given question, the word ‘aphorism’ refers to a short pithy instructive saying.
Let us analyze the options given to us in this question:
Option (a.), 'prune', refers to cultivating, tending, and cutting back the growth of something.
Therefore, option (a.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous with that of the given word ‘aphorism’.

Option (b.), ‘wither', refers to losing freshness, vigor, or vitality.
Therefore, option (b.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous with that of the given word ‘aphorism’.

Option (c.), ‘aphis', refers to any of various small plant-sucking insects.
Therefore, option (c.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous with that of the given word ‘aphorism’.

Option (d.), ‘proverb', refers to a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people.
Therefore, option (d.) is correct as its meaning is synonymous to that of the given word ‘aphorism’.

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.