Question

Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
DAWDLE
a. Assess
b. Evaluate
c. Fickle
d. Loiter

Answer 1

Hint: The meaning of dawdle is to waste time and to move slowly through a particular place.

Complete step by step answer:
Synonyms are words that have the same meaning as a given word. Generally, words in the English language have many synonyms bearing similar meanings. A thesaurus is a book that contains all these synonyms in one place.
Let us look at some examples of synonyms. Illegal is a word that refers to something that is legally forbidden. If something is illegal, it is banned. Illicit is another word that can be used to describe this same meaning in one word.
In our question, we have been given the word ‘dawdle’. Let us consider what its meaning is. Dawdle is derived from the Old English word ‘daddle’. Dawdle means to move languidly or slowly. Now, that we know what the word means, we must find a word that means the same thing as dawdle.
Now, let us consider the options given above.

Option ‘a’ assess means to evaluate or to judge.

Option ‘b’ evaluate means to judge the worth of something.

Option ‘c’ fickle means to change one’s mind frequently.

Option ‘d’ loiter means to walk slowly without any apparent purpose.

Out of all the given options, only option ‘d’ means the same thing as dawdle. Therefore, option ‘d’ is the correct answer.

Note: Let us consider the problematic areas of this question. To select the accurate answer, you must know the meanings of words listed in your lessons. You must also know those words which are similar in meaning to the words listed in your lessons.