Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Foreign/Latin Words

Question:

Choose from the options below, the correct meaning of the foreign word:

"AD HOC"

Options:

arranged for a special purpose

as per law

final conclusion in a play

the common good

Correct Answer:

arranged for a special purpose

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → arranged for a special purpose

Here's why:

  • "Ad hoc" is a Latin phrase meaning "for this" or "for this purpose." It signifies something created or appointed specifically for a particular, immediate need, often without a long-term plan or structure.
  • "As per law" refers to something that follows established legal guidelines. This meaning doesn't align with the idea of something specific and temporary.
  • "Final conclusion in a play" has a specific theatrical context and doesn't capture the broader sense of "ad hoc" as something created for any special purpose.
  • "The common good" focuses on collective benefits and doesn't necessarily imply a specific or temporary solution, unlike "ad hoc."

Therefore, based on its Latin origin and common usage, "arranged for a special purpose" accurately reflects the meaning of "ad hoc."