Choose the correct synonym for 'Esoteric'.
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard Synonyms MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Choose the correct synonym for 'Esoteric'.”
The accepted answer is D. Obscure. “Choose the correct synonym for 'Esoteric'.” is answered by Obscure (option D). Option A (“Plentiful”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Obscure. Option B (“Incompetent”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Obscure. Remaining alternatives (Reprimand) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Obscure is identified. Synonyms questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Synonyms recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
- A. Plentiful
Why not A: “Plentiful” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Obscure. “Choose the correct synonym for 'Esoteric'.” is answered by Obscure (option D). Option A (“Plentiful”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of
- B. Incompetent
Why not B: “Incompetent” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Obscure. “Choose the correct synonym for 'Esoteric'.” is answered by Obscure (option D). Option A (“Plentiful”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of
- C. Reprimand
Why not C: “Reprimand” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Obscure. “Choose the correct synonym for 'Esoteric'.” is answered by Obscure (option D). Option A (“Plentiful”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of
- D. Obscure ✓
Correct answer
D. Obscure
Explanation
“Choose the correct synonym for 'Esoteric'.” is answered by Obscure (option D). Option A (“Plentiful”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Obscure. Option B (“Incompetent”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Obscure. Remaining alternatives (Reprimand) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Obscure is identified. Synonyms questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Synonyms recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
Source: Synonyms Official FPSC/NTS/PPSC-Style Reference Guide
Tags: English, FPSC, PPSC, vocabulary, synonyms, NTS
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