Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Synonyms

Question:

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the following sentence.

lyadurai Solomon was a great teacher because he instilled in all the children a sense of their own worth.

Options:

stopped

took out

inculcate

neglected

Correct Answer:

inculcate

Explanation:

The most appropriate synonym of the underlined word instill in the following sentence is inculcate.

  • Instill means to gradually introduce or implant (an idea, belief, etc.) into someone's mind.
  • Inculcate means to teach or impress (something) by frequent repetition or reinforcement.
  • Stop means to bring to an end or prevent from continuing.
  • Take out means to remove something from a container or place.
  • Neglect means to fail to take proper care of or attend to something.