Question

Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the word or group of words in capital letters.
PRECIPITATE
a) Hasten
b) Advance
c) Arrive
d) Instigate

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 ‘precipitate’ refers to ‘bring about abruptly’.
Let us analyze the options given to us in this question-
Option (a.), 'hasten', refers to ‘act or move at high speed.’
Therefore, option (a.) is correct as its meaning is synonymous with that of the given word ‘precipitate’.
Option (b.), ‘advance', refers to ‘increase or raise’.
Therefore, option (b.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous with that of the given word ‘precipitate’.
Option (c.), ‘arrive', refers to ‘reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress.’
Therefore, option (c.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous with that of the given word ‘precipitate’.
Option (d.), ‘instigate', refers to ‘provoke or stir up’.
Therefore, option (d.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous with that of the given word ‘precipitate’.

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.