Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

One Word

Question:

Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.

A short trip or excursion usually for pleasure

Options:

Jaunt

Joint

Sojourn

Adjourn

Correct Answer:

Jaunt

Explanation:
 

The most appropriate one-word substitution for "a short trip or excursion usually for pleasure" is jaunt.

  • Joint means a part where two things are joined together.
  • Sojourn means a temporary stay in a place.
  • Adjourn means to postpone a meeting or hearing to a later date.

The word jaunt comes from the Old French word "jaunter," meaning "to wander about." A jaunt is a short, leisurely trip that is taken for pleasure. It is often used to describe a trip that is taken for the purpose of sightseeing or relaxation.