WBCS.LIVE practice question

Choose the word, which has nearly the same meaning as EXUDE.

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Drop
  2. Ooze
  3. Overflow
  4. Evaporate

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Ooze

Explanation: Context: The word ‘exude’ means to discharge or release a liquid or emotion gradually. The synonym must suggest slow flow or emission. 1. Drop ❌ – not continuous. 2. Ooze ✅ – correct; means to flow out slowly. 3. Overflow ❌ – means to spill over completely. 4. Evaporate ❌ – means to change into vapour. Correct Sentence/Example Sentence: The flowers exude a pleasant fragrance in the evening air.