Verbal Ability - Synonyms - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Synonyms - Section 1 (Q.No. 3)
Directions to Solve
In the following the questions choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
3.
EMBEZZLE
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Main Entry: embezzle
Part of Speech: verb
Definition: steal money, often from employer
Synonyms: abstract, defalcate, filch, forge, loot, misapply, misappropriate, misuse, peculate, pilfer, purloin, put hand in cookie jar, put hand in till, skim, thieve
Antonyms: compensate, give, pay, reimburse, return
Part of Speech: verb
Definition: steal money, often from employer
Synonyms: abstract, defalcate, filch, forge, loot, misapply, misappropriate, misuse, peculate, pilfer, purloin, put hand in cookie jar, put hand in till, skim, thieve
Antonyms: compensate, give, pay, reimburse, return
Discussion:
26 comments Page 3 of 3.
Roja said:
1 decade ago
Well said anji.
Thanks for your explanation.
Thanks for your explanation.
Anji said:
1 decade ago
Let us see one example, you can easily understand.
Embezzle: Ex. The accountant embezzled thousands of dollars while working for the wealthy family".
Misappropriate : If someone misappropriates money which does not belong to them, they take it without permission and use it for their own purposes.
Balance: To compare by or as if by turning over in the mind: balanced the pros and cons before making a choice....
Remunerate: Ex. to reward or pay for work, service, etc.
Clear: Ex. Easily seen through; transparent: clear water.,,
So, the answer for EMBEZZLE Synonym is Misappropriate.
Embezzle: Ex. The accountant embezzled thousands of dollars while working for the wealthy family".
Misappropriate : If someone misappropriates money which does not belong to them, they take it without permission and use it for their own purposes.
Balance: To compare by or as if by turning over in the mind: balanced the pros and cons before making a choice....
Remunerate: Ex. to reward or pay for work, service, etc.
Clear: Ex. Easily seen through; transparent: clear water.,,
So, the answer for EMBEZZLE Synonym is Misappropriate.
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Sam said:
1 decade ago
Why Remunerate can't be the option?
Uday said:
1 decade ago
Main Entry: filch
Part of Speech: verb
Definition: steal
Synonyms: cop, crib*, embezzle , hustle*, lift*, misappropriate, pilfer, pinch*, purloin, rip off, rob, scrounge, sneak, snipe, snitch, swipe, take, thieve, walk off with
Antonyms: contribute, give
Part of Speech: verb
Definition: steal
Synonyms: cop, crib*, embezzle , hustle*, lift*, misappropriate, pilfer, pinch*, purloin, rip off, rob, scrounge, sneak, snipe, snitch, swipe, take, thieve, walk off with
Antonyms: contribute, give
Ajay said:
1 decade ago
Remunerate - Salary.
Surpriya said:
1 decade ago
Embezzle is to deceit someone and to use the power vested in you in wrong way.
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