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Find the word that is closest in meaning to Despair.

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This bilingual Synonyms question tests whether the learner can identify Hopelessness as the closest contextual equivalent of Despair. 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 Despair and Hopelessness.

AHopelessness
BShorten
CExplain
DBanishment
Correct Answer: HopelessnessYour Answer: A

Explanation

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

Important Notes

  • The central meaning of Despair is preserved when Hopelessness replaces it in this context.
  • Check the part of speech of Despair and Hopelessness before sentence substitution.
  • The options Shorten, Explain, Banishment do not match the tested meaning of Despair.
  • Revision pair for this item: Despair — Hopelessness.

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What is the closest synonym of Despair?

Hopelessness is the closest synonym in this question.

Why does Hopelessness match Despair?

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 Despair be revised?

Learn the pair Despair — Hopelessness 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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