Meaning of Lure | Synonyms of Lure

Question of The Day17-01-2023

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Lure

Answer

Correct Answer : c ) Attract

Explanation :

The meaning of the word, ‘Lure’, is ‘tempt (a person or animal) to do something or to go somewhere, especially by offering some form of reward’.

Let us look at the meaning of the words provided to see which word accords with the meaning of the given word.

Free refers to being able to act or be done as one wishes; not under the control of another.
Liberate means to set (someone) free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression.
Attract is to cause to come to a place or participate in a venture by offering something of interest or advantage.
Vibrate means to move continuously and rapidly to and fro.

From the above, we can see that the words, ‘free’ and ‘liberate’ are antonyms of the given word and the word, ‘vibrate’ is neither synonymous nor opposite to the given word.

The only word, which expresses the meaning of the given word is ‘attract’.

Hence, (C) is the correct answer.