Question

Synonyms of succumb.

i. yield ii.relent iii. revolt iv.conquer

• A. i, ii and iii
• B. Both iii and iv
• C. Both i and ii
• D. All the above

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Both i and ii

i. yield — correct synonym (to give way under pressure)
ii. relent — can be a synonym in the sense of yielding or giving in after initially resisting
iii. revolt — not a synonym (means to rebel or rise up again.

iv. conquer — not a synonym for succumb (it means to overcome, defeat, or master — nearly the opposite).