Choose the word nearest in meaning to the given word.
Accumulate

Correct option is C

The correct synonym of the given word is (c) hoard.
• Accumulate:
It means to collect or gather things gradually over a period of time, often in increasing quantity.
(Hindi meaning: इकट्ठा करना, जमा करना)
Example: He managed to accumulate a large amount of wealth through hard work.
• Hoard:
It means to collect and store large amounts of something, especially for future use. It closely matches the meaning of accumulate.
(Hindi meaning: संग्रह करना, जमा करके रखना)
Example: During the crisis, people began to hoard essential supplies.
• Synonyms (Accumulate): gather, collect, amass, hoard.
• Antonyms (Accumulate): scatter, disperse, spend, waste.
Meanings of all the other given options:
• (a) Stink: To emit a strong unpleasant smell.
(Hindi: बदबू आना)
• (b) Throw: To propel something through the air.
(Hindi: फेंकना)
• (d) Achieve: To successfully accomplish a goal.
(Hindi: प्राप्त करना)
Thus, the word nearest in meaning to accumulate is hoard.