Choose the appropriate synonym of the word "VIGILANT" from the options given below:
A. Smart
B. Intelligence
C. Ambitious
D. Watchful
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → D only
- Vigilant means carefully watching for possible danger or trouble.
Example: The guards stayed vigilant all night. - Watchful means paying close attention so as to notice anything wrong, the same sense as vigilant.
Example: The mother kept a watchful eye on the children in the pool.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: B only — Incorrect. Intelligence is a noun meaning the ability to learn and understand. It is neither an adjective nor about watching for danger.
Example: The puzzle tested the children's intelligence.
Option 2: C only — Incorrect. Ambitious means having a strong wish to succeed.
Example: The ambitious young lawyer worked late every night.
Option 4: A only — Incorrect. Smart means clever or neat and well dressed. A smart person need not be on guard.
Example: He looked smart in his new suit.
Tip: In this question the options do not follow the order of the statements (Option 1 = B only, Option 2 = C only, Option 3 = D only, Option 4 = A only). NTA often jumbles the options in this way, so after finding the correct statement, read the options carefully and mark the one with the right letter.
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