Choose the word most similar in meaning to 'Elated'.
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy Synonyms MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Choose the word most similar in meaning to 'Elated'.”
The accepted answer is B. Overjoyed. “Choose the word most similar in meaning to 'Elated'.” is answered by Overjoyed (option B). Option A (“Condemn”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Overjoyed. Option C (“Rebel”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Overjoyed. Remaining alternatives (Skillful) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Overjoyed 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. Condemn
Why not A: “Condemn” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Overjoyed. “Choose the word most similar in meaning to 'Elated'.” is answered by Overjoyed (option B). Option A (“Condemn”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete
- B. Overjoyed ✓
- C. Rebel
Why not C: “Rebel” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Overjoyed. “Choose the word most similar in meaning to 'Elated'.” is answered by Overjoyed (option B). Option A (“Condemn”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete
- D. Skillful
Why not D: “Skillful” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Overjoyed. “Choose the word most similar in meaning to 'Elated'.” is answered by Overjoyed (option B). Option A (“Condemn”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete
Correct answer
B. Overjoyed
Explanation
“Choose the word most similar in meaning to 'Elated'.” is answered by Overjoyed (option B). Option A (“Condemn”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Overjoyed. Option C (“Rebel”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Overjoyed. Remaining alternatives (Skillful) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Overjoyed 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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