Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the option which is not the synonym of the given word.

Quail

  1. Hail

  2. Flinch

  3. Cringe

  4. Coil
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The direction asks for the option that is NOT a synonym. 'Quail' means to shrink back in fear or apprehension. Synonyms include: Flinch, Cringe, Coil (shrink back). 'Hail' refers to frozen rain pellets or calling out to someone - unrelated to fear/shrinking. Therefore A (Hail) is correct as it's NOT a synonym.

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