Choose the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
After losing money once, Meena is now circumspect about lending to her friends.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Cautious
In the given sentence, circumspect means careful to think about risks before acting. Its synonym is cautious. Example: After the fraud call, Papa became circumspect about sharing his bank details.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Secretive | hiding one’s plans or feelings from others (Meena is not hiding anything and only thinks twice before lending money) | Rohan is secretive about his marks and never shows his report card. |
| (2) Cautious (answer) | careful to avoid danger or mistakes (same as circumspect) | Be cautious while crossing the busy road near the market. |
| (3) Generous | happy to give money or help to others (after her loss, Meena lends less freely, not more) | Our generous neighbour paid the school fees of her maid’s son. |
| (4) Careless | not thinking enough about what one does (the opposite of circumspect) | A careless mistake in the last sum cost Aman two marks. |
| Synonyms of circumspect: cautious, careful, wary, prudent Antonyms of circumspect: careless, rash, reckless, heedless |