Select the most appropriate option that can replace the underlined word in the following sentence with its synonym.
Those who desert their families do not always become anchorites.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3, i.e., hermits.
Given word: Anchorites
Meaning: A person who withdraws from society for religious or spiritual reasons and lives in seclusion.
Example: The monk lived as an anchorite in a remote cave.
Synonym: Hermits
Meaning: Someone who chooses to live alone and apart from society, especially for spiritual or religious reasons.
Example: The old hermit lived far from civilization and rarely spoke to anyone.
Meaning of the other options:
Wanderers: People who move from place to place without a fixed home. (Not a true synonym; lacks the religious/seclusion aspect)
Pirates: People who attack and rob ships at sea. (Completely unrelated)
Sailors: People who work or travel on boats or ships. (Unrelated to meaning)
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.