XAT 2015 — VARC Question 8
Synonyms & AntonymsEasy
Six words are given below
Cacophonic
Cacographic
Calamitous
Catastrophic
Contraindicative
Cataclysmic
Which of the above words have similar meanings?
Answer & solution
- A
IV & VI only
- B
I, II & V only
- C
II, V & VI only
III, IV & VI only
- E
III, IV, V & VI only
Solution
“Calamitous” means 'Causing or involving calamity'.
“Catastrophic” means 'involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering'.
“Cataclysmic” means 'causing sudden and violent upheaval'.
Rest of the words are invalid since they have unrelated meanings. So, eliminate options 1, 2, 3 and 5.
Hence, the correct answer is option 4.