Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Synonyms

Question:

Select the word similar in meaning to the given word : Soporific

Options:

Inviolable

Wakeful

Sophisticated

Somnolent

Correct Answer:

Somnolent

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → Somnolent

  • Soporific means tending to induce sleep or sleepy.

  • Somnolent also means drowsy or sleep-inducing, making it the correct synonym.

  • The other options:

    • Inviolable means too important to be ignored or treated with disrespect; sacred. This is unrelated.

    • Wakeful is the opposite of sleepy. 

    • Sophisticated means refined or complex. This is unrelated.