Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Synonyms

Question:

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

AUGEAN

Options:

Ascetic 

Abscond

Challenging

Callous 

Correct Answer:

Challenging

Explanation:

The most appropriate synonym of the word "Augean" is challenging.

  • Augean means extremely filthy or dirty.
  • Ascetic means practicing strict self-discipline and avoiding worldly pleasures.
  • Abscond means to leave secretly and hurriedly.
  • Challenging means demanding or difficult to do.
  • Callous means unfeeling or insensitive.