Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Destroy
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Ruin.
Given word: Destroy
Meaning: To damage something completely so that it no longer exists or cannot be repaired.
Example: The fire destroyed the old building.
Synonym: Ruin
Meaning: To spoil or damage something beyond repair.
Example: Heavy rains ruined the farmer’s crops.
Meaning of the other words:
- Decline – to reduce or become weaker
- Delight – a feeling of great pleasure
- Fabricate – to invent or make up something, often false
Hence, the chosen option is correct.