Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Synonyms

Question:

Choose the most appropriate meaning of the underlined word in the given sentence.

Even though Margaret had already eaten a large meal, she could not resist eating two slices of the delectable pie.

Options:

Stale

Delicious

Nutritious

Rotten

Correct Answer:

Delicious

Explanation:

The most appropriate meaning of the underlined word delectable in the given sentence is delicious.

  • Delectable means extremely pleasing to the sense of taste.
  • Stale means having lost its freshness or crispness.
  • Nutritious means providing or containing the nutrients necessary for good health.
  • Rotten means having decayed or spoiled.