Identify the word closest in meaning to the underlined word:-
My boss is a fraudulent character.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → deceptive
Fraudulent means dishonest, meant to cheat or deceive people, often for gain. Calling the boss a fraudulent character means he tricks others. Its synonym is deceptive.
Example: The bank froze the fraudulent account.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) honest | truthful and fair (the opposite of fraudulent) | The honest rickshaw driver returned the lost purse. |
| (2) innocent | free from guilt or wrongdoing (a fraudulent person is guilty of cheating) | The court found the young man innocent. |
| (3) transparent | (of people) open, with nothing to hide (again the opposite of fraudulent) | The new chairman promised a transparent process for hiring. |
| (4) deceptive (answer) | giving a false impression, misleading (a fraudulent person misleads others) | The advertisement made deceptive claims about the medicine. |
| Synonyms of fraudulent: deceptive, dishonest, deceitful, fake Antonyms of fraudulent: honest, genuine, legitimate, above board Also asked in CUET (UG): fraudulent – 18-06-2023 Slot 2, 17-08-2022 Slot 1 |