Select the most suitable synonym of SYNDROME
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
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, and in general use, a set of typical features or behaviour. Its synonym is characteristics.
Example: Long hours at the computer can lead to dry eye syndrome.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Cosmetic | connected with improving appearance, or a beauty product | The changes to the plan were only cosmetic. |
| (2) Characteristics (answer) | 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) | Honesty and patience are the characteristics of a good teacher. |
| (3) Cosmic | relating to the universe or very great in size | Scientists study cosmic rays from distant stars. |
| (4) Coquitte | the word is coquette, a woman who flirts (it has no link with a set of symptoms) | In the play she acts the part of a coquette. |