Select the most suitable synonym of SYNDROME

The correct answer is Option (2) → Characteristics

• Syndrome means a set of signs or symptoms that occur together and mark a particular disease or condition; in general use, a set of typical features or behaviour.
  Example: Long hours at the computer can lead to dry eye syndrome.
• Characteristics are the typical features or qualities by which something is recognised. A syndrome is a group of such features, so this is the nearest in meaning.
  Example: Honesty and patience are the characteristics of a good teacher.

Why the Other Options are Incorrect?

Option 1: Cosmetic — Incorrect. Cosmetic means connected with improving appearance, or a beauty product.
Example: The changes to the plan were only cosmetic.

Option 3: Cosmic — Incorrect. Cosmic means relating to the universe or very great in size.
Example: Scientists study cosmic rays from distant stars.

Option 4: Coquitte — Incorrect. The word is coquette, a woman who flirts; it has no link with a set of symptoms.
Example: In the play she acts the part of a coquette.