Question

Against the given word, there are some alternatives, one of which is either similar in meaning (synonyms) or opposite in meaning (antonyms) to the word. Find out which of the given alternatives is either a synonym or an antonym of the given word.
VINDICTIVE
a)Apologetic
b)Uncompromising
c)Revengeful
d)Fearful
e)Unpardonable

Answer 1

Hint: The dictionary meaning of the word vindictive means wanting or trying to hurt somebody without a good reason. vindictive

 Complete answer::
 If you say that someone is Vindictive, you are critical of them because they deliberately try to upset or cause trouble for someone who they think has done them harm. For example: A vindictive woman desperate for revenge against the man who loved and left her.
Now, we will examine all the given option to find out the correct answer :
Option 'a' is Apologetic. Apologetic means feeling or showing regret, regretfully acknowledging fault or failure, expressing an apology. For example: They were apologetic about the error.
Option 'b' is Uncompromising. Uncompromising means not admitting compromise or adjustment of differences, making no concessions, inaccessible to flexible bargaining. For example : The passengers were uncompromising for the inconvenience.
Option 'c' is Revengeful. Revengeful means someone who wants to get even. Someone who is revengeful is an angry worker who was fired and wants to show his anger. For example : She was revengeful towards him after what he did to her.
Option ‘d’ is Fearful. Fearful means causing or likely to cause fear, fright, or alarm especially because of dangerous quality. For example : You should never be fearful of starting something new.
Option 'e' is Unpardonable. Unpardonable means to be pardoned or forgiven, not pardonable, unforgivable behaviour an unpardonable sin. For example : Crime is an unpardonable offence.
As we have analysed all the given options, we can easily figure out the correct option. Here, the synonym of the word "vindictive" is "revengeful".

Hence, option 'c' is the correct answer.


Note:One must know the meaning of all the given options as they act as plausible distractions. Here, uncompromising is not related to the synonym of "vindictive".