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Select the word most similar in meaning to Gloomy.

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

AStop
BConsume
CDepressed
DPlentiful
Correct Answer: DepressedYour Answer: C

Explanation

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

Important Notes

  • The central meaning of Gloomy is preserved when Depressed replaces it in this context.
  • Check the part of speech of Gloomy and Depressed before sentence substitution.
  • The options Stop, Consume, Plentiful do not match the tested meaning of Gloomy.
  • Revision pair for this item: Gloomy — Depressed.

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What is the closest synonym of Gloomy?

Depressed is the closest synonym in this question.

Why does Depressed match Gloomy?

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 Gloomy be revised?

Learn the pair Gloomy — Depressed 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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