Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Synonyms

Question:

Identify the item/s not similar in meaning to the word 'formidable':

(A) daunting
(B) frightened
(C) intimidating
(D) challenging
(E) forbidden

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

(B), (E) Only

(A), (B), (D), (E) Only

(A), (C), (E) Only

(B), (C), (E) Only

Correct Answer:

(B), (E) Only

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → (B), (E) Only Only

The word "formidable" means something inspiring fear, respect, or awe due to its size, power, or difficulty. It can be used to describe a challenging task, an intimidating opponent, or something daunting.

Analysis of the Given Words:

  1. Daunting is similar in meaning to "formidable" because it means frighteningly difficult or intimidating.

  2. Frightened is not similar because it describes a state of fear, but it does not mean challenging or intimidating like "formidable" does.

  3. Intimidating is similar because it means causing fear or awe, which aligns with "formidable."

  4. Challenging is similar because it means difficult to overcome, which is close to the meaning of "formidable."

  5. Forbidden is not similar because it means prohibited or not allowed, which is completely different from "formidable."