DIRECTIONS : Choose the word from the options which is most Similar in meaning…
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DIRECTIONS : Choose the word from the options which is most Similar in meaning to the given word.
Derive
- A.
Sustain
- B.
Obtain
- C.
Contain
- D.
Attain
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Correct answer: B
Explanation: Derive means to obtain or get something, usually from a particular source.
Why "Obtain" is correct: "Obtain" means to get or acquire, which directly matches the sense of getting something from a source.
Why "Sustain" is incorrect: "Sustain" means to support or maintain, not to get or acquire.
Why "Contain" is incorrect: "Contain" means to hold or include something within, not to obtain it.
Why "Attain" is less suitable: "Attain" means to achieve or reach (often through effort). It can mean to get something, but it emphasizes achievement rather than obtaining from a source, so "obtain" is a closer synonym for "derive."