Vidyalelo
English · Q1391

Synonyms

Competitive Exams · English · question 1391

Q1391

Whenever I go by that shop, the diamond necklace in the window tantalises me.

A.
humiliates
B.
excites
C.
teases
Answer
D.
amplifies

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Humiliates : make (someone) feel ashamed and foolish by injuring their dignity and pride.
Excites : cause (someone) to feel very enthusiastic and eager.
Teases : make fun of or attempt to provoke (a person or animal) in a playful way.
Amplifies : increase the volume of (sound), especially using an amplifier.
Tantalises : torment or tease (someone) with the sight or promise of something that is unobtainable.

Synonym of Tantalises is Teases