Question

Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word/phrase:

PONDER

• A. Think
• B. Evaluate
• C. Anticipate
• D. Increase

Answer 1

The correct option is A Think

The given word 'ponder' means 'to consider something deeply or thoroughly', 'thinking about something carefully'.

From the options, Option A: 'think' best expresses the meaning of the given word. Hence option A is correct.

Option B: 'Evaluate' means 'to determine or set the value or amount of'.

Option C: 'Anticipate' means 'to expect something or foresee it'.

Option D: 'Increase' means 'to make greater in number, size, or quantity'.

These words do not mean the same as the given word, hence options A, B and D are incorrect.