Choose the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
A stray dog skulked behind the fruit cart in the market until the vendor turned away.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Lurked
As used in the sentence, skulked means moved or waited in a secret way, often with a bad purpose. Its synonym is lurked. Example: A thief skulked in the dark lane near the ATM.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Lurked (answer) | waited in hiding, often to do something wrong (same as skulked) | A cat lurked under the car, watching the pigeons. |
| (2) Paraded | walked about openly so that everyone could see (the opposite of skulked) | The winning team paraded around the school ground with the trophy. |
| (3) Scurried | ran quickly with short steps (speed, not hiding) | The mice scurried into the storeroom when Mummy switched on the light. |
| (4) Dozed | slept lightly for a short time | Dadaji dozed in his armchair after lunch. |
| Synonyms of skulked: lurked, sneaked, crept, slunk Antonyms of skulked: paraded, strutted, showed off |