Question

Directions: Choose a suitable one-word substitute for the given phrase from the options under the question
Payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment.

• A. Enticement
• B. Snare
• C. Epigram
• D. Fraud
• E. Bribe

Answer 1

Answer: (E)

The given phrase is "Payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment." We need to find a suitable one-word substitute for this phrase from the given options.

Let's analyze the options one by one:

• Enticement: This refers to attracting or tempting someone to do something, especially through offering pleasure or advantage. It does not specifically denote corruption in judgment.
• Snare: This means a trap for catching animals or a deceptive or tricky situation. While it implies deceit, it does not directly involve a "payment" to corrupt judgment.
• Epigram: This is a witty, ingenious, or pointed saying tersely expressed. It is unrelated to the concept of payment or corruption.
• Fraud: This refers to wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain, but it is more about deception than a specific payment to influence judgment.
• Bribe: This is a payment made to someone in power (often someone in a position of trust) to influence them improperly, especially for one's own advantage. This directly matches the given phrase as it is a payment made to corrupt judgment.

Based on the analysis above, the correct one-word substitute for the phrase "Payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment" is Bribe.

Thus, the correct answer is Bribe.