Select the most appropriate synonym for the word given below:
Plush
(a)Comforting
(b)Luxurious
(c)Tasty
(d)Delicious

Hint: Recall the meaning of ‘Plush’ and then Go through the meaning of the given options. The one that describes or is closest to the meaning of the given word is the correct option.

Complete answer: Synonyms are words or phrases that mean exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase. For example- ‘sad’ and ‘depressed’. Two words that can be interchanged in a context are said to be synonymous relative to that context. In the given question, the word ‘plush’ refers to being characterized by extravagance and profusion.
Let us analyze the options given to us in this question:
Option (a), 'comforting', refers to ‘affording comfort or solace.’
Therefore, option (a) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘plush’.
Option (b), ‘luxurious', refers to ‘displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses; ostentatiously rich and superior in quality.’
Therefore, option (b) is correct as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘plush’.
Option (c), ‘tasty', refers to ‘pleasing to the sense of taste.’
Therefore, option (c) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘plush’.
Option (d), ‘delicious', refers to ‘greatly pleasing or entertaining.’
Therefore, option (d) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘plush’.

Note: If you don’t know the definition of the given word and have only used it in some given context previously, then use the given word in a sentence. Substitute the given word with each word in the options and choose the word which does not conflict with the context provided by the given word.