Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
WINDFALL
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Bonanza
Windfall means money or luck that comes suddenly and is not expected. Its synonym is bonanza. Example: The old shares in Dadaji’s cupboard turned out to be a windfall for the family.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Setback | a problem that stops or slows progress (the opposite of windfall) | The knee injury was a big setback for the young runner. |
| (2) Bonanza (answer) | a sudden piece of good luck that brings a lot of money or profit (same as windfall) | The festive season was a bonanza for the sweet shops in Chandni Chowk. |
| (3) Savings | money kept aside little by little over time (built up slowly, not sudden luck) | Meera used her savings to buy a new cycle. |
| (4) Tempest | a violent storm | The fishing boats stayed in the harbour during the tempest. |
| Synonyms of windfall: bonanza, godsend, jackpot, stroke of luck Antonyms of windfall: loss, misfortune, setback |