Choose the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
After her husband’s death, the old poet led a reclusive life in her hill cottage.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Solitary
In the given sentence, reclusive means living alone and keeping away from other people. Its synonym is solitary. Example: The reclusive old man rarely came out of his house.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Solitary (answer) | done or spent alone, without other people (same as reclusive) | Meena's grandfather enjoys his solitary morning walks. |
| (2) Peaceful | calm and quiet (a crowded home can also be peaceful, but reclusive is about being away from people) | We spent a peaceful evening by the lake. |
| (3) Simple | plain, without costly things (a person can lead a plain life among many friends) | My grandparents lead a simple life in the village. |
| (4) Gloomy | sad and without hope (the sentence says she lived alone, not that she was sad) | Ravi was gloomy after losing the match. |
| Synonyms of reclusive: solitary, secluded, withdrawn, isolated Antonyms of reclusive: sociable, outgoing, gregarious, friendly |