Which word is a synonym of 'Hackneyed'?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Synonyms MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Which word is a synonym of 'Hackneyed'?”
The accepted answer is A. Overused. Overused is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which word is a synonym of 'Hackneyed'” (option A). Option B (“Hidden”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Overused. Option C (“Unpredictable”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Overused. Remaining alternatives (Belittle) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Overused 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. Overused ✓
- B. Hidden
Why not B: “Hidden” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Overused. Overused is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which word is a synonym of 'Hackneyed'” (option A). Option B (“Hidden”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to cat
- C. Unpredictable
Why not C: “Unpredictable” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Overused. Overused is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which word is a synonym of 'Hackneyed'” (option A). Option B (“Hidden”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to cat
- D. Belittle
Why not D: “Belittle” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Overused. Overused is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which word is a synonym of 'Hackneyed'” (option A). Option B (“Hidden”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to cat
Correct answer
A. Overused
Explanation
Overused is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which word is a synonym of 'Hackneyed'” (option A). Option B (“Hidden”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Overused. Option C (“Unpredictable”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Overused. Remaining alternatives (Belittle) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Overused 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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