Choose the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
RABID
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Fanatical
Rabid means having very extreme and unreasonable feelings or views about something. Its synonym is fanatical. Example: A few rabid fans burnt posters of the losing team.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Fanatical (answer) | having a blind and extreme interest in something (same as rabid) | Ravi is a fanatical follower of Formula One and never misses a race. |
| (2) Lukewarm | showing little interest or excitement (the opposite of rabid) | The new film got a lukewarm response in the theatres. |
| (3) Eccentric | strange or unusual in behaviour (just odd, not extreme in feeling) | Our eccentric neighbour wears a raincoat even in May. |
| (4) Cunning | clever at tricking other people | The cunning fox in the story fooled the crow. |
| Synonyms of rabid: fanatical, extreme, zealous Antonyms of rabid: lukewarm, indifferent, half-hearted |