Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Synonyms

Question:

Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word.

AMNESIA

Options:

Incognizance 

Obstruct 

Droop 

Contiguity 

Correct Answer:

Incognizance 

Explanation:

The most appropriate synonym of the word "amnesia" is incognizance.

  • Amnesia means "the loss of memory, especially that caused by physical or psychological trauma."
  • Incognizance means "the state of not being aware of something."

The other words do not have the same meaning as "amnesia."

  • Obstruct means "to block or hinder the passage of something."
  • Droop means "to hang down limply or loosely."
  • Contiguity means "the state of being next to or touching something else."