Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Synonyms

Question:

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

OBLIVION

 

Options:

Obsolete

Languid

Clumsy

Inattentive

Correct Answer:

Inattentive

Explanation:

The most appropriate synonym of the word oblivion is inattentive.

  • Oblivion means "the state of being completely forgotten or disregarded."
  • Inattentive means "not paying attention; not giving full thought or consideration to something."

The other words do not have the same meaning as oblivion.

  • Obsolete means "no longer in use or no longer produced."
  • Languid means "slow-moving, lazy, or lacking energy."
  • Clumsy means "awkward or ungainly in movement or in handling things."