Question

Select the word closest in meaning to the given word:
Kowtow

• A. Respect
• B. Illuminate
• C. Practise
• D. Block head

Answer 1

The correct option is A Respect

'Kowtow' means to show too much respect to someone in authority. E.g. People say he kowtowed to the establishment to get elected. 'Respect' means admiration. 'Illuminate' means to light something and make it brighter. 'Practise' means to do something regularly in order to become skilled at it. 'Blockhead' means a very stupid person.

Thus, option A is the correct answer.