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