Select the synonym of the underlined word given below:-
VERACITY
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Truth
- Veracity means the quality of being truthful and accurate. It comes from the Latin verus (true), as in verify and verdict.
Example: Nobody doubted the veracity of her report. - Truth means the quality of being true, or what is true; it carries the same sense, so it is the synonym of veracity.
Example: He always speaks the truth.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: Imperfection — Incorrect. An imperfection is a fault or flaw; it has nothing to do with truthfulness.
Example: There was a tiny imperfection in the glass.
Option 3: Reverse — Incorrect. Reverse means the opposite, or to go backwards; it is unrelated to truth.
Example: He reversed the car into the garage.
Option 4: Judgement — Incorrect. Judgement is the ability to form a sound opinion or decision; a judgement can be true or false, so it is not the same as truth.
Example: She showed good judgement in choosing her team.
| Synonyms (Veracity) | Antonyms (Veracity) |
|---|---|
| truth | falsehood |
| truthfulness | untruthfulness |
| accuracy | inaccuracy |
| honesty | dishonesty |
The following words have also been asked in other CUET (UG) English papers:
| Word | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| veracity | 15-05 S1 | 16-05 S1 24-05 S2 30-05 S1 31-05 S1 | 29-05 S1 | – | – |