Question

What is the meaning of the word ‘Thrive’?
a) Prosper
b) Bold
c) Flourish
d) Both a and c

Answer 1

Hint: The word thrive means to grow or develop vigorously or to flourish. Thrive can be used in various contexts. For e.g. ‘bacteria thrive in hot and humid climate’

Complete step by step solution:

Let us decipher the meaning of each word in the given options.

Option a prosper means to grow strong and flourish. It is one of the synonyms of the word ‘thrive’ as both these words have similar meaning. Thrive means to flourish or grow vigorously and so does prosper. Thus, option a is correct but, before we decide our answer let us look at option b, c, and d as well, as one of the options is both a and c.

Option b bold means confident and courageous. This is unrelated to the word thrive and hence is incorrect. Option c flourish means to grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way. This is the same as the meaning of the word thrive. Thus, option c too is correct.


 As both a and c are correct, therefore, the answer will be option d both a and c.

Note: Check all the options before choosing one. As not looking beyond option a can make one miss the correct answer.