Which of the following pairs of words are synonyms?
(A) Ungainly – Awkward
(B) Wistful – Contented
(C) Ruse – Trick
(D) Devout – Pious
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → (A), (C) and (D) only
(A) Ungainly – Awkward — Correct. Ungainly means clumsy and not graceful in the way one moves. Awkward means the same. Example: The newborn calf took a few ungainly steps across the shed.
(B) Wistful – Contented — Incorrect. Wistful means a little sad and full of longing for something lost or out of reach. Contented means happy and satisfied with what one has, so the two do not mean the same. Example: Dadi gave a wistful smile at her old school photo.
(C) Ruse – Trick — Correct. Ruse means a clever plan to fool someone. Trick means the same. Example: The surprise party invite was a ruse to get Ankit out of the house.
(D) Devout – Pious — Correct. Devout means deeply religious and sincere in faith. Pious means the same. Example: My devout grandfather visits the gurdwara every morning.