Choose the one word that can replace the underlined words.
Fame on social media is often something that does not last long.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Transitory
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Perpetual | never ending, lasting for ever (the opposite of something that does not last long) | The old man lived in perpetual fear of thieves. |
| (2) Sporadic | happening now and then, at irregular times (it tells how often something happens, not how long it lasts) | There was sporadic rain in Jaipur last week. |
| (3) Temporal | connected with time, or with worldly life rather than religion (it does not mean short-lived) | The king had temporal power, and the priest had religious power. |
| (4) Transitory (answer) | lasting only for a short time | The joy of a new toy is often transitory for small children. |