Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Synonyms

Question:

Which of the following is the correct synonym for the given word?
Salutary

Options:

Premature

Terrible

Disastrous

Beneficial

Correct Answer:

Beneficial

Explanation:

The correct synonym for the word "salutary" is beneficial.

  • Premature means happening or done before the proper or usual time.
  • Terrible means extremely bad or unpleasant.
  • Disastrous means causing great damage or harm.

Salutary means beneficial or healthful. It can also mean corrective or beneficially effective, even though it may in itself be unpleasant. So the answer is beneficial.