Question

Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of
TIMID
A. Cowardly
B. Plucky
C. Veteran
D. Fearful

Answer 1

Hint: A synonym is a word or phrase that is exactly or almost the means same as another name or phrase in the same language. One form can be replaced by another without changing its meaning.

Complete Answer
Timid refers to someone who is overly cautious or fearful. It comes from the Middle French word ‘timide’ which translates to being easily frightened and shy. Let us look at an example here for understanding this term properly.
“Betty was a timid girl.”
So, now we must go through the meaning of the words given as an option to find out which word best expresses the meaning of timid.
a) Cowardly: It refers to someone who becomes scared easily or simply it can be referred to someone who lacks courage. This is the correct answer. This word is of unknown origin. Let us look at an example here.
“A courageous foe is better than a cowardly friend.”
b) Plucky: It refers to someone who has courage or heart, this word is used for brave people and actions. The origin of this word is unknown. Let us look at an example here for better understanding.
“The plucky youngster has astounded medical staff”
c) Veteran: It refers to someone who has fought in a war or has had a long experience in a particular field. The origin of the word is from the early 16^th century. Let us look at an example here.
“My grandfather is a veteran in the civil war.”
d) Fearful: It refers to describing something that is scary or it can be used for a person who is full of fear. The origin of the word is from Middle English. Let us look at an example here.
“They are fearful of the threat of nuclear war.”
So, the correct options is A.

Note: Synonyms are used in different technical fields for specific meanings. Some writers try to avoid the repetition of the same word in close proximity, so they use synonyms.The word ‘Plucky’ is an antonym of the given word.