Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Synonyms

Question:

Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word.

PROPINQUITY

Options:

Reprobate

Shearing

Perceptible

Vicinity 

Correct Answer:

Vicinity 

Explanation:

The most appropriate synonym of the word "propinquity" is vicinity.

  • Propinquity means "the state of being near or close."
  • Vicinity means "the state of being near or close."

The other words do not have the same meaning as "propinquity."

  • Reprobate means "a person who is morally depraved or corrupt."
  • Shearing means "the act of cutting off the wool from a sheep."
  • Perceptible means "able to be perceived by the senses or the mind."