Which word is a synonym for 'coronation'?

• A. Inauguration
• B. Enthronement
• C. Investiture
• D. Coronation

Answer: (C)

Understanding synonyms for ceremonial acts related to obtaining authority. Coronation is the ceremony of crowning a monarch. Among these options, investiture best captures the sense of a formal ceremony that confers authority or rank, which is the broad idea behind coronation. Inauguration refers to beginning an office or term, not specifically the act of becoming monarch. Enthronement focuses on being placed on the throne, tying to the throne itself more than the official conferment. The term coronation would be the event itself, so using it as a synonym wouldn’t be informative. Investiture is the closest match because it encompasses the formal granting of power or title, which includes the crowning moment in monarch contexts.