Identify the word that is closest in meaning to the underlined word:-
A vivacious performance
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Vibrant
Vivacious means lively, full of energy and high spirits. A vivacious performance is one that is bright and full of life. Its synonym is vibrant.
Example: The vivacious host kept the audience laughing all evening.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Leisurely | slow and relaxed, without hurry (it lacks the energy of vivacious) | We took a leisurely walk along the beach. |
| (2) Vibrant (answer) | full of energy, life and enthusiasm (it describes the same lively quality) | The dancers gave a vibrant performance at the festival. |
| (3) Audacious | daring, bold (a performance can be bold without being lively) | The climber made an audacious attempt on the peak in winter. |
| (4) Nonchalant | calm and casual, showing no concern or excitement (almost the opposite of vivacious) | She gave a nonchalant shrug when told she had won. |
| Synonyms of vivacious: vibrant, lively, spirited, animated Antonyms of vivacious: dull, listless, lifeless, languid Also asked in CUET (UG): vivacious – 31-05-2026 Slot 2, 23-05-2026 Slot 2, 21-05-2025 Slot 1, 14-05-2025 Slot 2 nonchalant – 20-05-2026 Slot 2 |