Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
QUIBBLE
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Niggle
Quibble means a small complaint about something unimportant (as a verb: to argue about small details). Its synonym is niggle. Example: They did not quibble over the price and bought the house at once.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Niggle (answer) | a small complaint or worry (same as quibble) | My only niggle about the hotel was the slow lift. |
| (2) Inveterate | having an old habit that will not change | My uncle is an inveterate tea drinker. |
| (3) Ardent | very keen and full of strong feeling | She is an ardent supporter of the local football club. |
| (4) Vociferous | giving one's views loudly and strongly | The new rule faced vociferous protests from the students. |