Choose the correct synonyms for the underlined words in the given sentences from the box below. Circle the words or phrases in the sentences that helped you to infer the meanings.
The king was beneficent to the poor because he took good care of them.
Synonym: kind. Context clue: 'took good care of them' shows kindness and care.
He was munificent towards the needy and donated a lot for their health care.
Synonym: generous. Context clue: 'donated a lot' shows generosity.
When he lost his job, all his friends gave him succour by supporting him with money.
Synonym: help. Context clue: 'supporting him with money' shows assistance.
When the sun's rays came into the dark room, the whole room was full of radiance.
Synonym: brightness. Context clue: 'sun's rays' and 'full of radiance' shows light/brightness.
The little girl was speechless with ineffable joy when she got her birthday gift from her aunt.
Synonym: indescribable. Context clue: 'speechless' shows joy beyond expression.
Explanation
(1) The example shows 'beneficent' means kind or generous, as evidenced by caring for the poor. (2) 'Munificent' means generous, as shown by donating a lot for healthcare. (3) 'Succour' means help or assistance, especially in times of distress. (4) 'Radiance' means brightness or glow, as shown by sunlight filling the room. (5) 'Ineffable' means too great or extreme to be expressed in words, as shown by being 'speechless.'