Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
The neighbour’s words always tantalise us.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Provoke.
Given word: Tantalise
Meaning: To tease or torment someone with something they want but can’t have.
Example: The aroma from the kitchen tantalised us as we waited for dinner.
Synonym: Provoke
Meaning: To stimulate or give rise to (especially a reaction or emotion).
Example: His rude comments provoked anger among the audience.
Meaning of the other options:
Pacify: To calm or soothe.
Misguide: To lead or direct wrongly.
Direct: To guide or control.
Hence, the chosen option is the correct synonym.