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. Its synonym is truth.
Example: Nobody doubted the veracity of her report.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Imperfection | a fault or flaw (it has nothing to do with truthfulness) | There was a tiny imperfection in the glass. |
| (2) Truth (answer) | the quality of being true, or what is true (it carries the same sense) | He always speaks the truth. |
| (3) Reverse | the opposite, or to go backwards (it is unrelated to truth) | He reversed the car into the garage. |
| (4) Judgement | the ability to form a sound opinion or decision (a judgement can be true or false, so it is not the same as truth) | She showed good judgement in choosing her team. |
| Synonyms of veracity: truth, truthfulness, accuracy, honesty Antonyms of veracity: falsehood, untruthfulness, inaccuracy, dishonesty Also asked in CUET (UG): veracity – 15-05-2026 Slot 1, 31-05-2025 Slot 1, 30-05-2025 Slot 1, 24-05-2025 Slot 2, 16-05-2025 Slot 1, 29-05-2024 Slot 1 |