Select the most appropriate synonym of the word 'Pamper' from the given sentence.
I always feel that nuclear families always mollycoddle their kids without directing them to the correct path or denying their unrealistic demands.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Mollycoddle.
Given word: Pamper
Meaning: To give someone a lot of attention and everything they want, often more than is good for them.
Example: Grandparents love to pamper their grandchildren with gifts and sweets.
Synonym: Mollycoddle
Meaning: To treat someone in an excessively indulgent or overprotective way.
Example: Some parents mollycoddle their children to the extent that they grow up with no sense of discipline.
Meaning of the other words:
Path: A route or track laid down for walking or made by continual treading.
Demands: Requests or needs that are strongly made or expected.
Nuclear: Relating to the nucleus of an atom, or a small unit (as in nuclear family).
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.