Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Synonyms

Question:

Choose the option that is closest in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence given below:

Yesterday, Ramya gave quite an exciting performance at the Kamani Auditorium.

Options:

downtrodden

expeditious

comouflage

scintillating

Correct Answer:

scintillating

Explanation:

The word "scintillating" is the most appropriate choice in this context because it means to be brilliantly exciting or impressive. In the sentence, it is used to describe Ramya's performance, indicating that it was not just exciting but also exceptionally brilliant and impressive.

"Downtrodden" means oppressed or mistreated, which is the opposite of what is being described in the sentence.

"Expeditious" means done with speed and efficiency, which doesn't convey the idea of an exciting performance.

"Camouflage" refers to the act of concealing or blending in, which doesn't make sense in the context of a performance.

So, "scintillating" best captures the sense of an exciting and brilliant performance in the sentence.