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GATE 2024 XH5 (Psychology) – Question 13

Reasoning and Comprehension · Verbal reasoning and comprehension · 1 mark · Multiple choice

The appropriate synonym for the word ‘ignite’ in the following passage will be:

Spirituality must be integrated with education. Self-realization is the focus. Each one of us must become aware of our higher self. We are links of a great past to a grand future. We should ignite our dormant inner energy and let it guide our lives. The radiance of such minds embarked on constructive endeavor will bring peace, prosperity and bliss to this nation.

  1. Encourage
  2. Simulate
  3. Dissipate
  4. Engross

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Correct answer: (A) Encourage

Explanation

To “ignite” dormant energy is to kindle or stir it up, which is closest to “encourage” (to stimulate). “Dissipate” means to scatter and “engross” means to absorb the attention.