Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

One Word

Question:

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

A thing or substance that is liable to catch fire easily

Options:

Inaudible

Inflammable

Incombustible

Extinguishable

Correct Answer:

Inflammable

Explanation:

The one-word substitute for a thing or substance that is liable to catch fire easily is inflammable.

  • Inaudible means not loud enough to be heard.
  • Inflammable means that burns easily.
  • Incombustible means consisting or made of material that does not burn if exposed to fire.
  • Extinguishable means capable of being extinguished or killed.

Inflammable is the most appropriate word for this group of words because it specifically refers to a thing or substance that is easily combustible. The other words do not have the same connotation of fire hazard.