Choose the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
The lawyer gave such a cogent argument that the judge accepted it at once.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Convincing
In the given sentence, cogent means clear and strong enough to make people agree. Its synonym is convincing. Example: Meera gave a cogent reason for changing the class trip.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Convincing (answer) | making people believe that something is true (same as cogent) | His excuse was so convincing that the teacher let him go. |
| (2) Lengthy | very long (a long argument is not always a strong one) | The chief guest gave a lengthy speech on Sports Day. |
| (3) Emotional | full of strong feelings | Dadi became emotional at her granddaughter’s wedding. |
| (4) Rehearsed | practised again and again before it is given | Her rehearsed answers sounded stiff in the interview. |
| Synonyms of cogent: convincing, persuasive, compelling, sound Antonyms of cogent: weak, unconvincing, feeble, flimsy |