Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Synonyms

Question:

Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word.

He watched the river meander its way slowly to reach the sea.

Options:

revel

wind

swing

wrap

Correct Answer:

swing

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → swing

  • Revel (Verb): To enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way, or to take great pleasure in something. (Irrelevant meaning)

  • Swing (Verb): To move or cause to move back and forth or in a curve. 

  • Wrap (Verb): To cover (something) by folding or winding a piece of material around it. (Irrelevant meaning)

 

Note: As per the NTA the answer is Swing. However, the closest word to meander may also be Wind. Meander means to move in a winding, curving, or indirect path. Wind (verb) means to twist or follow a curving path, which is closest in meaning to meander.