Directions: Each of the sentences in the following choices. Select an underlined word, followed by four improves/corrects the most appropriate option that the underlined of the sentence, word in the context Answer Sheet accordingly.
Understanding Actions Without Good Reason
This question asks us to identify the word that best describes actions done "without good reason or cause". The sentence provides a specific reason for considering certain actions "salutary", although the standard meaning of "salutary" relates to being beneficial. However, focusing on the provided explanation – "they were done without good reason or cause" – we need to find the word among the options that matches this description.
Defining "Gratuitous"
The wordgratuitousmeans something that is done without good reason, is unjustified, or happens unnecessarily. This definition directly aligns with the explanation given in the question: "without good reason or cause". Therefore, actions described as being done "without good reason or cause" can be accurately labeled asgratuitous.
Analyzing Other Word Choices
Let's look at why the other options are not suitable:
- ingratiated: This means to bring oneself into favor with someone, typically through flattery or pleasing actions. This has nothing to do with acting without a reason.
- grating: This word usually describes a harsh, unpleasant sound or a person whose manner is annoying. It does not relate to the justification or reason for an action.
- gargantuan: This means extremely large or enormous. It describes size, not the motive or reason behind an action.
Based on the definition matching the phrase "without good reason or cause",gratuitousis the correct choice.
Important Questions from Synonyms or Antonyms
Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options, (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response accordingly.
He had the audacity to blame him.
Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options, (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response accordingly.
There is exponential growth in the development of the scientific researches in the recent few decades.
Directions : Item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/group of words (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.
The itinerary of the group’s visit to the hills was given to everyone.
Directions : Item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/group of words (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.
All mortal elements are impermanent.
Directions : Item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.
The novel depicts the hapless status of certain sections of society.
