ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

INFLATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In section 4, the word entice most nearly means ____
A
attract
B
hire
C
inform
D
stop
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Britannica Dictionary definition of ENTICE. [+ object] : to attract (someone) especially by offering or showing something that is appealing, interesting, etc. The store hopes to entice [=tempt, lure] shoppers with attractive window displays.

Detailed explanation-2: -: to attract artfully or adroitly or by arousing hope or desire : tempt.

Detailed explanation-3: -Some common synonyms of attract are allure, captivate, charm, enchant, and fascinate.

Detailed explanation-4: -verb (used with object), en·ticed, en·tic·ing. to lead on by exciting hope or desire; allure; inveigle: They were enticed westward by dreams of gold.

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