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CAT 2001 — VARC Question 18

Synonyms & AntonymsEasy

For each of the words below, a contextual usage is provided. Pick the word from the alternatives given that is most inappropriate in the given context.

Disuse: Some words fall into disuse as technology makes objects obsolete.

Answer & solution

Correct answer: Prevalent

  • Prevalent

  • B

    Discarded

  • C

    Obliterated

  • D

    Unfashionable

Solution

Something which falls into disuse can be discarded (thrown away) or destroyed (obliterated). Options 2 and 3 are eliminated (they are appropriate).
A lot of objects that become obsolete (outdated) are unfashionable. Option 4 can be done away with as well.
Something that becomes obsolete or that falls into disuse will not be prevalent (common, widespread).
Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

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