Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Synonyms

Question:

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

SERPENTINE 

 

Options:

Senile

Nepotism

Disastrous

Winding

Correct Answer:

Winding

Explanation:

The most appropriate synonym of the word serpentine is winding.

  • Serpentine means "winding or curving like a snake."
  • Winding means "having a sinuous or twisting course."

The other words do not have the same meaning as serpentine.

  • Senile means "having the physical or mental characteristics of old age, especially senile dementia."
  • Nepotism means "the practice of favoring relatives in appointments or other advantages, especially by giving them jobs."
  • Disastrous means "causing great damage or harm."