Choose the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
In her project report, Kavya delineated the main steps of the rainwater harvesting plan on the very first page.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Outlined
As used in the sentence, delineated means described or marked out the main parts of something in a clear way. Its synonym is outlined. Example: The coach delineated each player’s role before the final match.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Outlined (answer) | gave the main points of something without all the details (same as delineated) | Papa outlined our travel plan for the Shimla trip at dinner. |
| (2) Concealed | hid something so that others could not see or know it (the opposite of delineated) | Arjun concealed the broken vase behind the sofa. |
| (3) Revised | changed something to correct or improve it (changing, not describing) | The school revised the exam timetable after the holiday was announced. |
| (4) Questioned | expressed doubt about something | Dadaji questioned the high price of the tomatoes. |
| Synonyms of delineated: outlined, sketched, described, depicted Antonyms of delineated: obscured, concealed, blurred |