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 given word. Find which one of the given alternatives is either a synonym or an antonym of the given word-
PRECIPITOUS
a) Steep
b) Absurd
c) Exact
d) Uncertain

Answer 1

Hint: The dictionary meaning of the word ‘precipitous' is ‘dangerously high or steep'. For example, The track skirted a precipitous drop.

Complete answer:
The given word ‘precipitous' is an adjective, which is a nature of or characterized by precipices. For example A precipitous wall of rock; extremely or impassably steep. We have to find either an antonym or a synonym of the given word.
Now, let us examine all the given options to find out the correct answer :
Option ‘a’ is Steep. It is an adjective which means (of a slope, flight of stairs, or angle) rising or falling sharply; almost perpendicular. For example, She pushed the bike up the steep hill.
Option ‘b’ is Absurd. It is an adjective that means wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate. For example, The allegations are patently absurd.
Option ‘c’ is Exact. It is an adjective which means not approximated in any way; precise. For example The exact details.
Option ‘d’ is Uncertain. It is an adjective which means not able to be relied on; not known or definite. For example An uncertain future.
As we have analyzed all the given options, we can easily figure out the correct answer. Here, the synonym of the given word ‘precipitous’ is ‘steep’. Hence, the option ‘a’ is the correct option.

Note:
Don’t confuse between ‘uncertain’ and ‘steep’. Something which is steep can be uncertain but something that is uncertain is not steep.