Choose the word similar in meaning to the given word.
GRIEVOUS
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Grave
Grievous means very serious and causing great pain or harm. Its synonym is grave. Example: Losing the house papers was a grievous mistake.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Gregarious | fond of being with other people | Our gregarious neighbour knows every family in the lane. |
| (2) Grave (answer) | very serious and worrying (same as grievous) | The doctor said the patient’s condition was grave. |
| (3) Trivial | small and not important (the opposite of grievous) | The two friends fought over a trivial matter. |
| (4) Quarrelsome | likely to argue or fight | A quarrelsome uncle spoiled the family lunch. |
| Synonyms of grievous: grave, serious, severe Antonyms of grievous: trivial, minor, slight |