Question

Select the correct synonym for the given word:
Ambition
a) Expectation
 b) Acceptance
c) Aspiration
d) Toil

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 ‘ambition’ refers to a cherished desire or a strong drive for success.
Let us analyze the options given to us in this question-
Option (a.), 'expectation', refers to anticipating with confidence of fulfillment. Therefore, option (a.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous with that of the given word ‘ambition’.
Option (b.), ‘acceptance', refers to the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true. Therefore, option (b.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous with that of the given word ‘ambition’.
Option (c.), ‘aspiration', refers to a will to succeed or a cherished desire. Therefore, option (c.) is correct as its meaning is synonymous with that of the given word ‘ambition’.
Option (d.), ‘toil', refers to ‘work hard.’ Therefore, option (d.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous with that of the given word ‘ambition’.

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.