Pick the word closest in meaning to 'Deceive'.
Difficulty: Medium
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This Medium Synonyms MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Pick the word closest in meaning to 'Deceive'.”
The accepted answer is B. Mislead. “Pick the word closest in meaning to 'Deceive'.” is answered by Mislead (option B). Option A (“Brief”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Mislead. Option C (“Diminish”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Mislead. Remaining alternatives (Genuine) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Mislead 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. Brief
Why not A: “Brief” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Mislead. “Pick the word closest in meaning to 'Deceive'.” is answered by Mislead (option B). Option A (“Brief”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of
- B. Mislead ✓
- C. Diminish
Why not C: “Diminish” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Mislead. “Pick the word closest in meaning to 'Deceive'.” is answered by Mislead (option B). Option A (“Brief”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of
- D. Genuine
Why not D: “Genuine” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Mislead. “Pick the word closest in meaning to 'Deceive'.” is answered by Mislead (option B). Option A (“Brief”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of
Correct answer
B. Mislead
Explanation
“Pick the word closest in meaning to 'Deceive'.” is answered by Mislead (option B). Option A (“Brief”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Mislead. Option C (“Diminish”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Mislead. Remaining alternatives (Genuine) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Mislead 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-Style Reference Guide
Tags: English, FPSC, vocabulary, synonyms
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