Select the word closest in meaning to the underlined word.
The agent inveigled my uncle into buying a flat in a building that existed only on paper.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Lured
In the given sentence, inveigled means got someone to do something by clever talk or tricks. Its synonym is lured. Example: The salesman inveigled Dadaji into signing up for an expensive water filter plan.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Forced | made someone do something against their will (by pressure, not clever talk) | The heavy traffic forced us to take the longer road. |
| (2) Frightened | made someone afraid | The barking dog frightened the delivery boy. |
| (3) Rushed | made someone act too quickly | The shopkeeper rushed Papa into paying before he could check the bill. |
| (4) Lured (answer) | tempted someone to go somewhere or do something, often by a trick (same as inveigled) | The offer of free ice cream lured many children into the new shop. |
| Synonyms of inveigled: lured, coaxed, enticed, tricked Antonyms of inveigled: dissuaded, discouraged, deterred |