Question

Find a synonym of FACULTY
a)Privilege
b)Desire
c)Branch
d)Ability

Answer 1

Hint: There are two definitions of the word faculty. It means an inherent capability/skill or mental/physical power or quality; it also means a group or department in a university with a major division of knowledge.

Complete step-by-step answer:

Option a ‘Privilege’ is the incorrect option. The meaning of the word ‘Privilege’ is a special right or benefit that a particular person enjoys when given to. The word doesn’t match with the meaning of the given word Faculty.
Option b ‘Desire’ is also an incorrect option. The meaning of the word ‘desire’ is a strong wish for something to happen. It is not similar to the meaning of the given word and so cannot be a synonym too.
Option c ‘Branch’ has two meanings. It is the term given to the part of the tree that grows out of the trunk or bough; the other meaning is the offshoot of a parent organization. The term shows no similarity with the given word and so, cannot be a synonym.
Option d ‘Ability’ means the capability or capacity to do something. It shows similarity with the meaning of the given term. So, option d is the correct option.

Note: The word Branch means offshoot of an organization and Faculty means a department with a specific division of knowledge. A branch is always a common noun while Faculty can be used either as an abstract noun or a common noun.