Choose the SYNONYM of the word underlined from the choices

Here are the synonyms for the underlined words:

1. FOSTERING

   • The word "fostering" means to encourage the development of something.
   • d) Nurturing means caring for and encouraging the growth or development of.
   • The correct option is d) Nurturing.

2. PROPEL

   • The word "propel" means to drive, push, or cause to move in a particular direction.
   • b) Drive means to push, pull, or cause to move onward.
   • The correct option is b) Drive.

3. DEFER

   • The word "defer" means to put off (an action or event) to a later time; postpone.
   • d) Postpone means to cause or arrange for (something) to take place at a time later than that first scheduled.
   • The correct option is d) Postpone.

4. PERUSAL

   • The word "perusal" refers to the action of reading or examining something.
   • a) Examination means a detailed inspection or study.
   • The correct option is a) Examination.

5. STRINGENT

   • The word "stringent" means (of regulations, requirements, or conditions) strict, precise, and exacting.
   • b) Rigorous means extremely thorough, exhaustive, or accurate; strict and demanding.
   • The correct option is b) Rigorous.

6. RETAIN

   • The word "retain" means to continue to have (something); keep possession of.
   • a) Keep means to have or retain possession of.
   • The correct option is a) Keep.

7. MANDATORY

   • The word "mandatory" means required by law or rules; compulsory.
   • a) Compulsory means required by law or a rule; obligatory.
   • The correct option is a) Compulsory.

8. PRECISELY

   • The word "precisely" means in exact terms; without vagueness.
   • b) Exactly means in an exact manner; without approximation.
   • The correct option is b) Exactly.

9. MUTATION

   • The word "mutation" refers to the action or process of changing in form or nature.
   • a) Variation means a change or difference in condition, amount, or level.
   • The correct option is a) Variation.