What is the closest synonym of 'Credulous'?
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard Synonyms MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “What is the closest synonym of 'Credulous'?”
The accepted answer is D. Gullible. Gullible is the fact required by “What is the closest synonym of 'Credulous'” (option D). Option A (“Remorseful”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Gullible. Option B (“Friendly”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Gullible. Remaining alternatives (Coax) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Gullible 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. Remorseful
Why not A: “Remorseful” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Gullible. Gullible is the fact required by “What is the closest synonym of 'Credulous'” (option D). Option A (“Remorseful”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplet
- B. Friendly
Why not B: “Friendly” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Gullible. Gullible is the fact required by “What is the closest synonym of 'Credulous'” (option D). Option A (“Remorseful”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplet
- C. Coax
Why not C: “Coax” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Gullible. Gullible is the fact required by “What is the closest synonym of 'Credulous'” (option D). Option A (“Remorseful”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplet
- D. Gullible ✓
Correct answer
D. Gullible
Explanation
Gullible is the fact required by “What is the closest synonym of 'Credulous'” (option D). Option A (“Remorseful”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Gullible. Option B (“Friendly”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Gullible. Remaining alternatives (Coax) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Gullible 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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