Select the most appropriate synonym of VANDALISM.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Destruction
Vandalism means the deliberate destruction or damaging of public or private property. Its synonym is destruction.
Example: Breaking the park benches is an act of vandalism.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Discovery | finding something for the first time | The discovery of penicillin saved millions of lives. |
| (2) Discount | a reduction in the usual price | The shop is offering a 20 percent discount on shoes. |
| (3) Disciple | a follower of a teacher or leader | Vivekananda was a disciple of Ramakrishna. |
| (4) Destruction (answer) | the act of damaging something so badly that it can no longer be used (vandalism is wilful destruction) | The storm caused widespread destruction along the coast. |