XAT 2015 — VARC Question 2
Synonyms & AntonymsEasy
Which of the following is not a term of ‘disapproval’?
Answer & solution
- A
infantile
- B
charlatan
- C
imbecile
childlike
- E
awful
Solution
“Infantile” means 'displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity'.
“Charlatan” means 'person who pretends to special knowledge or skill that he or she does not possess'.
“Imbecile” means 'a very foolish or stupid person'.
“Awful” means 'very bad or unpleasant'.
All the four words indicate a sense of disapproval or express a negative opinion.
So we can eliminate options 1, 2, 3 and 5.
“Childlike” means 'having the good qualities, such as innocence, associated with a child'. Having good qualities indicates a sense of approval and expresses a positive opinion.
Hence, the correct answer is option 4.