Choose the most appropriate synonym for the underlined word from the given options:-
Treacherous
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Deceitful
- Treacherous means likely to betray trust; disloyal. (Of roads or weather, it also means dangerous in a hidden way.)
Example: The treacherous minister secretly helped the enemy. - Deceitful means dishonest; trying to make people believe what is not true. A treacherous person deceives those who trust him, so Deceitful is the synonym.
Example: The deceitful agent cheated the farmers of their savings.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: Peaceful — Incorrect. Peaceful means calm and free from fighting; it says nothing about betrayal.
Example: We spent a peaceful evening by the lake.
Option 3: Faithful — Incorrect. Faithful means loyal and true; it is the antonym of treacherous.
Example: The dog remained faithful to its master.
Option 4: Forceful — Incorrect. Forceful means strong and powerful in action or speech.
Example: She made a forceful speech against child labour.
| Synonyms (Treacherous) | Antonyms (Treacherous) |
|---|---|
| deceitful | faithful |
| disloyal | loyal |
| traitorous | trustworthy |
| perfidious | dependable |
The following words have also been asked in other CUET (UG) English papers:
| Word | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| treacherous | 30-05 S1 31-05 S2 | 03-06 S1 | – | – | – |