Question

Identify the correct meaning of the given word: Elude
a. To avoid
b. To emit or leave out
c. To make mention of
d. To deceive

Answer 1

Hint: Elude is a term often used to describe escaping from something. We have to find the word that means the same to it.

Complete answer:
The given term ‘elude’ is a verb that means escape from or avoid something, particularly dangerous, cunningly, or skillfully. It also indicates how we avoid something from happening.
> That being the case, we understand that ‘to avoid’ given as option a shares the most exact meaning of ‘elude.’ Therefore, option a becomes the right answer.
Example: She continuously tried to elude meeting him after that.
- In option b, we have ‘to emit or leave out’, which is wrong as ‘elude’ does not mean so. It indicates to miss someone or something from including in a list or a group.
- Similarly, option c is also incorrect. ‘To make mention of’ means to talk about or refer to something mainly while writing or saying it.
- Option d is wrong because ‘to deceive’ means to cheat on someone. It also means being dishonest or hiding the truth from someone. As it does not have a relation with ‘elude,’ we rule out this option too.

Note: Do not confuse illusion and elusion. ‘Elusion’ is the noun form that describes the action of escaping from danger or enemy.