Select the word that is closest in meaning to the given word.
REPRIEVE
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Respite
Reprieve means a short break or delay from something bad or unpleasant. Its synonym is respite. Example: The sudden holiday gave us a reprieve from the maths test.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Penalty | a punishment for breaking a rule | The library charges a penalty of two rupees a day for late books. |
| (2) Refuge | a safe place away from danger or trouble (a place, not a break in time) | During the storm, the stray dogs took refuge under the bus shelter. |
| (3) Reward | something given in return for good work | Papa promised a new cycle as a reward for good marks. |
| (4) Respite (answer) | a short rest or relief from something difficult (same as reprieve) | The evening rain brought some respite from the June heat in Delhi. |
| Synonyms of reprieve: respite, relief, break, postponement Antonyms of reprieve: continuation, penalty, punishment |