Question

Choose the right option for the synonym of the underlined word : 
We must eradicate corruption.

• A. minimise
• B. uproot
• C. condemn
• D. control

Hint:

To {eradicate} something means to get rid of it completely, as if pulling it out by its roots.
{Uproot} literally means to pull up by the roots, and figuratively means to remove completely. This is a strong synonym.
Minimise = make smaller.
Condemn = strongly disapprove.
Control = manage or limit. "Eradicate" and "uproot" both imply a thorough and complete removal.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: A synonym is a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language. The underlined word is "eradicate."

Step 1: Understand the meaning of "eradicate" "Eradicate" means to destroy completely; to put an end to; to eliminate or get rid of something, especially something bad or undesirable, as if by pulling it up by the roots. The origin of the word is from Latin "eradicare," meaning "to root out" (e- "out" + radix "root").

Step 2: Look for a word with a similar meaning We need a word that conveys the idea of complete removal or destruction.

Step 3: Analyzing the options 
(1) minimise: To reduce to the smallest possible amount or degree. This implies reduction, not complete elimination. 
(2) uproot: To pull (a plant, etc.) up by the roots; to remove or destroy completely. This meaning is very close to "eradicate," especially considering its etymology. 
(3) condemn: To express complete disapproval of, typically in public; to censure. This is about expressing disapproval, not about removal or destruction. 
(4) control: To determine the behaviour or supervise the running of; to maintain influence or authority over. This implies management or limitation, not necessarily complete elimination.

Step 4: Identifying the best synonym "Uproot" shares the core meaning of complete removal from the very foundation, similar to "eradicate." Other strong synonyms for eradicate include eliminate, abolish, extinguish, wipe out. Among the choices, "uproot" is the closest in meaning and imagery.