Question

Select the most appropriate synonym for the word given below:
Demise
a) Decline
b) Decay
c) Dormant
d) Death

Answer 1

Hint: Synonyms are words or phrases that mean exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase. For example- ‘sad’ and ‘depressed’.
 Two words that can be interchanged in a context are said to be synonymous relative to that context.

Complete answer:
In the given question, the word ‘demise’ refers to the time when something ends.
Let us analyze the options given to us in this question-
Option (a.), 'decline', refers to grow worse. Therefore, option (a.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous with that of the given word ‘demise’.
Option (b.), ‘decay', refers to the process of gradually becoming inferior. Therefore, option (b.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous with that of the given word ‘demise’.
Option (c.), ‘dormant', refers to in a condition of biological rest or suspended animation.
Therefore, option (c.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous with that of the given word ‘demise’.
Option (d.), ‘death', refers to the time at which life ends; continuing until dead. Therefore, option (d.) is correct as its meaning is synonymous with that of the given word ‘demise’.

Note:
 If you don’t know the definition of the given word and have only used it in some given context previously, then use the given word in a sentence. Substitute the given word with each word in the options and choose the word which does not conflict with the context provided by the given word.