Select the word nearest in sense to 'Cajole'.
Difficulty: Medium
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This Medium Synonyms MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Select the word nearest in sense to 'Cajole'.”
The accepted answer is D. Coax. “Select the word nearest in sense to 'Cajole'.” is answered by Coax (option D). Option A (“Unlucky”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Coax. Option B (“Doubtful”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Coax. Remaining alternatives (Belittle) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Coax 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. Unlucky
Why not A: “Unlucky” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Coax. “Select the word nearest in sense to 'Cajole'.” is answered by Coax (option D). Option A (“Unlucky”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of C
- B. Doubtful
Why not B: “Doubtful” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Coax. “Select the word nearest in sense to 'Cajole'.” is answered by Coax (option D). Option A (“Unlucky”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of C
- C. Belittle
Why not C: “Belittle” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Coax. “Select the word nearest in sense to 'Cajole'.” is answered by Coax (option D). Option A (“Unlucky”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of C
- D. Coax ✓
Correct answer
D. Coax
Explanation
“Select the word nearest in sense to 'Cajole'.” is answered by Coax (option D). Option A (“Unlucky”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Coax. Option B (“Doubtful”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Coax. Remaining alternatives (Belittle) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Coax 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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