Choose the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
Sandy soil is highly permeable, so rainwater sinks into it quickly.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Penetrable
In the given sentence, permeable means letting water, air or gas pass through it. Its synonym is penetrable. Example: A cotton cloth is permeable, so it lets air reach the skin.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Penetrable (answer) | able to be entered or passed through (same as permeable) | The thick forest was hardly penetrable on foot. |
| (2) Permissible | allowed by the rules | Mobile phones are not permissible in the exam hall. |
| (3) Permanent | lasting for ever or for a very long time | Arun finally got a permanent job in the bank. |
| (4) Persistent | continuing for a long time or not giving up (used for people or problems, not for soil that lets water in) | Dadi has a persistent cough this winter. |
| Synonyms of permeable: penetrable, porous, pervious Antonyms of permeable: impermeable, waterproof, watertight, impervious |