Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Synonyms

Question:

Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the given word.

Defer

Options:

Indifferent

Defy

Differ

Postpone

Correct Answer:

Postpone

Explanation:

The most appropriate synonym of the word defer is postpone.

  • Defer means to put off until a later time.
  • Postpone means to put off until a later time.
  • Indifferent means not interested or concerned.
  • Defy means to refuse to obey or comply with (a command, law, or custom).
  • Differ means to be unlike or dissimilar.