Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
Army officers are given training to decipher the secret messages sent during war time.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Decode.
Given word: Decipher
Meaning: To convert a message written in code into normal language; to understand something difficult.
Example: The spy was able to decipher the enemy’s secret message.
Synonym: Decode
Meaning: To translate or convert a coded message into ordinary language.
Example: The computer program can decode encrypted files.
Meaning of the other words:
- Decide – to make a choice or come to a conclusion
- Defy – to openly resist or refuse to obey
- Encode – to convert information into a coded form
Hence, the chosen option is correct.