Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the word Trumpery:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Top-notch
- Trumpery means showy but worthless; as a noun, it means attractive articles of little value. It comes from the French tromperie (deceit).
Example: The stall sold cheap trumpery jewellery to tourists. - Top-notch means of the highest quality, so it is the opposite of worthless.
Example: The restaurant serves top-notch food at fair prices.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: Simple — Incorrect. Simple means plain or easy to understand. Something simple can still be valuable, so it does not oppose worthless.
Example: The instructions were simple and easy to follow.
Option 2: Coarse — Incorrect. Coarse means rough in texture or rude in manner. It is closer to low quality than to its opposite.
Example: The sack was made of coarse cloth.
Option 4: Casual — Incorrect. Casual means relaxed or informal. It describes manner, not value.
Example: He wore casual clothes to the party.
The following words have also been asked in other CUET (UG) English papers:
| Word | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| coarse | – | – | – | 22-05 S2 02-06 S3 | 17-08 S1 |