From the options given below, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the given underlined word.
Vigilant
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Watchful
Vigilant means carefully watching for possible danger or trouble, alert. Its synonym is watchful.
Example: Passengers are asked to stay vigilant and report any unattended bag.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Smart | clever, or neat and well dressed (a person can be smart without being on guard) | He looked smart in his new suit. |
| (2) Ambitious | having a strong wish to succeed (it has nothing to do with watching for danger) | The ambitious student wants to top the state. |
| (3) Watchful (answer) | paying close attention so as to notice danger or problems (a vigilant person is watchful) | The watchful guard noticed the stranger at once. |
| (4) Intelligent | able to learn and understand quickly (it describes the mind's ability, not alertness) | Dolphins are very intelligent animals. |
| Synonyms of vigilant: watchful, alert, attentive, wary Antonyms of vigilant: careless, negligent, inattentive, heedless Also asked in CUET (UG): vigilant – 06-06-2023 Slot 1, 02-06-2023 Slot 1 |