Choose the correct synonym of the following word from the options given:
Vivacious
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → lively
- Vivacious means full of life, energy and cheerfulness (usually said of a person). It comes from the Latin vivax (full of life), from vivere (to live).
Example: Her vivacious nature made her popular in school. - Lively means full of energy and spirit, the same sense as vivacious, so it is the synonym.
Example: The party grew lively when the music started.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: poisonous — Incorrect. Poisonous means containing poison, able to cause harm or death; it has no link with a lively nature.
Example: Some mushrooms are poisonous.
Option 2: serene — Incorrect. Serene means calm and peaceful; it describes quietness, not liveliness.
Example: The lake looked serene in the morning light.
Option 4: slow — Incorrect. Slow means not quick, lacking speed or energy; it is far from vivacious.
Example: The slow train stopped at every station.
| Synonyms (Vivacious) | Antonyms (Vivacious) |
|---|---|
| lively | dull |
| animated | listless |
| spirited | lethargic |
| sprightly | languid |
The following words have also been asked in other CUET (UG) English papers:
| Word | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vivacious | 31-05 S2 | 14-05 S2 21-05 S1 23-05 S1 | – | – | – |