Question

Select the synonym for the following word from the options given below:
ALLURE
A) Repel
B) Lighten
C) Attract
D) Yield

Answer 1

Hint: A synonym is a name, morpheme, or phrase in the same language that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word, morpheme, or phrase. For instance, the words begin, start, commence, and initiate are all synonyms; they are interchangeable.

Complete answer:
The standard synonymy test is substitution: in a sentence, one form can be replaced by another without changing the context. In the given question, The word 'allure' means 'attractiveness.' For example, her allure looks landed her a TV job.
Option A) The word ‘repel' refers to the act of forcing anything to flee. Hence it does not suit the synonym of the word ALLURE. Thus, it is not the correct option.
Option B) To 'lighten' refers to something implied to make it brighter. It also does not refer to the synonym of the word ALLURE. So, it also remains as the not correct option.
Option C) Alluring and enticing are two words that come to mind when you hear the word 'attract.' Perfectly matches the synonym of the word ALLURE. Hence, it is the right option.
Option D) The word 'yield' means 'to make.’ Similarly, it also does not suit the synonym of the word ALLURE. Thus, it is also not the correct option.

Therefore the correct answer is option ‘C’.

Note: Few more synonyms of ALLURE: Glamour,Charisma,temptation,charm,magnetism.
Consider a term for the given word until you've mastered the stem word. Search for the given stem word's definition. Using the stem word in a sentence if you don't know the meaning of the stem word but have only used it in a specific way before. Substitute the stem word for each choice word and choose the one that does not clash with the stem word's meaning.