Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

One Word

Question:

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.

A place where a dead person's body is burnt.

Options:

crematorium

graveyard

basement

dungeon

Correct Answer:

crematorium

Explanation:
 

The word that best means the same as the group of words "a place where a dead person's body is burnt" is crematorium.

  • Graveyard is a place where dead people are buried.
  • Basement is the lowest level of a building.
  • Dungeon is a dark, underground prison cell.

A crematorium is a building where dead bodies are cremated, or burnt. The cremated remains are then placed in an urn or scattered.