Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

One Word

Question:

From the given options, select the word which will correctly and adequately replace or substitute the expression.

"Someone who is physically or psychologically dependent on the habitual intake of a drug or substance." – 

Options:

Adenoidal

Adamant

Adhere

Addict

Correct Answer:

Addict

Explanation:

The correct word is addict. It means "someone who is physically or psychologically dependent on the habitual intake of a drug or substance." The other words do not have the same meaning.

  • Adenoidal refers to a condition in which the adenoids, which are two small masses of tissue at the back of the throat, are enlarged.
  • Adamant means "firmly resolved or unyielding."
  • Adhere means "to stick or hold fast to something."