Question

Select the most appropriate synonym for the word given below-
Pander
       a) Frustrate
       b) Gratify
       c) Dissatisfy
       d) Withdraw

Answer 1

Hint: Synonym refers to a word that has the same meaning as another word.

Complete step-by-step answer:

Pander refers to spoil a person by fulfilling and satisfying their immoral desires and corrupt ways.
The word Pander was derived in the 17th century from the character of Pandare in Chaucer's Troilus and Criseyde.
We know the meaning and the origin of Pander, let’s look at its usage:
Example- Some corrupt politicians pander to citizens by giving them bribes. Here, we can understand that some evil politicians tend to spoil the citizens by satisfying their desires.
Now, let’s look at the given options to find the synonym of pander-
a) Frustrate- It refers to feeling annoyed and angry by someone or something that prevents a person from succeeding. It has a different meaning from pander. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
b) Gratify- It means to fulfill and satisfy a person’s desires and motives. It has the same meaning as pander. Hence, it is the correct option.
c) Dissatisfy- It means to disappoint or frustrate a person by failing to satisfy them. It is the opposite of pander. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
d) Withdraw- It means to extract or remove something. It has a different meaning from pander. Hence, it is an incorrect option.
The correct answer is Option ‘b’.

Note: Eliminate the word that is least likely to be the synonym of pander.