Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word to fill in the blank in the sentence.
Deceive
My mother said, "Don't ___________ yourself, Adi. Pay attention to your studies."
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. trick.
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The word "trick" is a synonym for "deceive."
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In this context, both "deceive" and "trick" imply the act of misleading or fooling oneself.
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The sentence suggests that Adi should not engage in self-deception and should focus on his studies instead.