Choose the correct words with similar meaning for the underlined word in the given sentence:
There is not a single word that is REDUNDANT in the report.
A. not needed
B. supernumerary
C. meagre
D. essential
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → A and B only
Redundant means no longer needed, more than is necessary. The sentence praises the report: every word in it is needed.
Example: Cut the redundant lines from your essay.
(A) not needed — Correct.
- This is the plain meaning of redundant.
(B) supernumerary — Correct.
- Supernumerary means more than the required number, extra (Latin super, above + numerus, number).
- Something redundant is surplus in just this way.
Example: Two supernumerary clerks were sent to another office.
(C) meagre — Incorrect.
- Meagre means too little in amount.
- It is the reverse of "more than needed".
(D) essential — Incorrect.
- Essential means absolutely necessary, an antonym of redundant.
| Synonyms of redundant: supernumerary, superfluous, unnecessary, surplus Antonyms of redundant: essential, necessary, indispensable, vital Also asked in CUET (UG): redundant – 10-08-2022 Slot 1 supernumerary – 25-05-2026 Slot 2 |