Select the synonym of Induce.
Explanation
In this vocabulary item, Persuade is the closest synonym of Induce, so option B is correct. The word Induce and the word Persuade share the same central sense in the context tested by the question, although usage, tone and grammatical form should still be checked before substituting one for the other. A synonym is not required to be identical in every possible sentence; it must preserve the intended meaning in the relevant context. Here, replacing Induce with Persuade keeps the core idea intact without reversing the tone or changing the action, quality or state expressed by the target word. The alternatives Starvation, Clumsy and Flood do not express the same central meaning as Induce. This distinction matters because competitive examinations often place one accurate synonym beside three familiar but contextually unsuitable words. To verify Induce independently, identify its part of speech, state a short definition, and place both Induce and Persuade in the same simple sentence. If the sentence retains its essential meaning and grammatical structure, the synonym relationship is supported. Learners should revise Induce together with Persuade, a brief usage cue and the contrasting distractors.