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.
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Important Questions from Synonyms or Antonyms
A sentence with an underlined word is given below. Select the most appropriate antonym for the underlined word.
Whether the rewards arein commensurate withthe efforts or not, a society will always have workaholics and the shirk workgroups.
The following question consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response accordingly.
Wars leave behind a large number ofemaciatedsoldiers in the camps of both the victorious and the vanquished.
A sentence with an underlined word is given below. Select the most appropriate antonym for the underlined word.
There was amammothgathering to listen to the leader.
The following question consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response accordingly.
The audience thoroughly enjoyed thehilariousdrama.
A sentence with an underlined word is given below. Select the most appropriate antonym for the underlined word.
The writer’seruditionin science is revealed in every page of the book.
