Question

The word 'palate' also means _________.

• A. Taste
• B. Penchant
• C. Appetite
• D. All of these

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of these

The word 'palate' refers to the roof of the mouth, separating the cavities of the mouth and nose. It also means 'a usually intellectual taste or liking'. The word, 'penchant' means 'a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something'. The word, 'appetite' means 'a natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food'.

All the three words above have a similar meaning i.e 'desire or liking for something'. Hence, option D is the correct answer.