Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Synonyms

Question:

From the given options choose the one which is the closest in meaning to the word given below 

RESPITE

Options:

Remaining 

Rotate

Rest

Discovery

Correct Answer:

Rest

Explanation:

The word that is closest in meaning to the word respite is rest.

  • Respite means a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.
  • Rest means to cease from activity or exertion.

Both words refer to the idea of taking a break from something, but respite is more specific, referring to a short period of rest, while rest can refer to any period of rest, regardless of its length.

The other words in the options do not have the same meaning as respite.

  • Remaining means the part that is left over after something has been taken away.
  • Rotate means to move or turn around an axis.
  • Discovery means the act of finding something that was previously unknown or hidden.