Choose the correct synonym for 'Flagrant'.
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Synonyms MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Choose the correct synonym for 'Flagrant'.”
The accepted answer is D. Blatant. “Choose the correct synonym for 'Flagrant'.” is answered by Blatant (option D). Option A (“Mystery”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Blatant. Option B (“Unintentional”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Blatant. Remaining alternatives (Joking) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Blatant 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. Mystery
Why not A: “Mystery” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Blatant. “Choose the correct synonym for 'Flagrant'.” is answered by Blatant (option D). Option A (“Mystery”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of B
- B. Unintentional
Why not B: “Unintentional” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Blatant. “Choose the correct synonym for 'Flagrant'.” is answered by Blatant (option D). Option A (“Mystery”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of B
- C. Joking
Why not C: “Joking” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Blatant. “Choose the correct synonym for 'Flagrant'.” is answered by Blatant (option D). Option A (“Mystery”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of B
- D. Blatant ✓
Correct answer
D. Blatant
Explanation
“Choose the correct synonym for 'Flagrant'.” is answered by Blatant (option D). Option A (“Mystery”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Blatant. Option B (“Unintentional”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Blatant. Remaining alternatives (Joking) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Blatant 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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