GATE2015 EC-1: GA-3

Question

Choose the word most similar in meaning to the given word:

Educe

• A. Exert
• B. Educate
• C. Extract
• D. Extend

Comments

deduce

Answer 1

Answer is C

Educe: verb (used with object), educed, educing.

1. to draw forth or bring out, as something potential or latent; elicit; develop.

2. to infer or deduce.
http://www.dictionary.com/browse/educe

Most appropriate to this is extract like we extract the meaning of something (infer)

Answer 2

Ans : [B]

Educe : bring out or develop (something latent or potential).

(a)Exert : make a physical or mental effort.

(b)Educate : give (someone) training in or information on a particular field.

(c)Extract : remove or take out, especially by effort or force.

(d)Extend : to extend

Hence ,ans is Option B