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Select the word most similar in meaning to Adversity.

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This bilingual Synonyms question tests whether the learner can identify Misfortune as the closest contextual equivalent of Adversity. It develops meaning-based selection rather than superficial familiarity by comparing one accurate synonym with three plausible distractors. The explanation addresses central sense, part of speech, substitution and contextual limits, while the Hindi support clarifies the intended meaning. The verified lexical pair is Adversity and Misfortune.

AStarvation
BMisfortune
CNoisy
DObtain
Correct Answer: MisfortuneYour Answer: B

Explanation

The word Adversity and the word Misfortune 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 Adversity with Misfortune keeps the core idea intact without reversing the tone or changing the action, quality or state expressed by the target word. The alternatives Starvation, Noisy and Obtain do not express the same central meaning as Adversity. If the sentence retains its essential meaning and grammatical structure, the synonym relationship is supported. Learners should revise Adversity together with Misfortune, a brief usage cue and the contrasting distractors.

Important Notes

  • The central meaning of Adversity is preserved when Misfortune replaces it in this context.
  • Check the part of speech of Adversity and Misfortune before sentence substitution.
  • The options Starvation, Noisy, Obtain do not match the tested meaning of Adversity.
  • Revision pair for this item: Adversity — Misfortune.

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What is the closest synonym of Adversity?

Misfortune is the closest synonym in this question.

Why does Misfortune match Adversity?

It preserves the central contextual meaning and grammatical role tested in the item.

Can synonyms always replace each other?

No. Tone, collocation and context can limit substitution even when central meanings are close.

How should Adversity be revised?

Learn the pair Adversity — Misfortune with a short example sentence and contrast it with the distractors.

What are Synonyms and why are they important for competitive exams?

Synonyms are words that have the same or similar meanings. For example: Happy and Joyful are synonyms. Synonym questions are asked in English sections of SSC CGL, IBPS Bank PO, SBI PO, Railway NTPC, UPSC CSAT, and all state government exams. These questions test vocabulary. Format: A word is given and candidates choose the word with the most similar meaning from four options.

What are the commonly asked Synonym pairs in competitive exams?

Commonly asked Synonyms in SSC and Banking exams: Abate - Reduce, Belligerent - Aggressive, Candid - Frank/Honest, Dexterous - Skillful, Eminent - Distinguished/Notable, Fervent - Passionate, Garrulous - Talkative, Haughty - Arrogant, Impede - Obstruct/Hinder, Jovial - Cheerful/Merry, Kindle - Ignite/Arouse, Languid - Listless/Sluggish. Learning 10-15 new synonyms daily is highly recommended.

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