Select the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined word:-
A munificent gesture.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → liberal
Munificent means extremely generous, giving more than is usual or expected. A munificent gesture is a very generous act. Its synonym is liberal.
Example: The businessman made a munificent donation to the hospital.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) ambiguous | having more than one possible meaning, unclear (it has nothing to do with generosity) | The last line of the letter was ambiguous. |
| (2) peevish | easily annoyed, bad-tempered | The baby was peevish because he was tired. |
| (3) reverent | showing deep respect, as in a place of worship (respect is not generosity) | The crowd stood in reverent silence. |
| (4) liberal (answer) | besides open-minded, also generous, giving freely (in that sense it is the synonym of munificent) | The cook was liberal with the butter. |
| Synonyms of munificent: generous, liberal, lavish, bountiful Antonyms of munificent: stingy, mean, miserly, tight-fisted Also asked in CUET (UG): munificent – 30-05-2026 Slot 1, 02-06-2025 Slot 1, 29-05-2024 Slot 1, 07-06-2023 Slot 1 ambiguous – 19-05-2026 Slot 2, 18-05-2026 Slot 2, 30-05-2025 Slot 1, 21-08-2022 Slot 1 peevish – 14-05-2026 Slot 1, 12-05-2026 Slot 2, 23-05-2025 Slot 1, 12-06-2023 Slot 3 reverent – 22-05-2023 Slot 2 |