Question

Choose the appropriate synonym for the given word: Arcane
A. Common place
B. Old fashioned
C. Modern
D. Secret

Answer 1

Hint: Synonym for the word Arcane. Synonym means a word that means exactly or nearly the same as another word. For example synonyms for the word happy are content, joyful, upbeat, etc.

Complete answer:
Arcane: It means requiring secret or mysterious knowledge. It is known or knowable only to a few people.
Option A: Common place is an incorrect answer because it means a place which is ordinary. Things that are common and can be found all over the place, it is said to be commonplace.

Option B: Old fashioned is an incorrect answer because it means adhering to customs or characteristics of the past era. Things that are no longer current or modern are old fashioned. It is someone or something that is not upto date and often no longer considered relevant.

Option C: Modern is also an incorrect answer because it means relating to the present or recent times. It is someone or something that isn't ancient, antiquated or obsolete.

Option D: Secret is the correct answer because it means something is not known or seen or not meant to be known or seen by others. It is something which is kept hidden or unexplained, kept away from the knowledge of others or shared only confidentially.

 Hence, the correct answers are Option ‘D’.

Note:We can understand it by seeing an example for both the words as well. “People always inquired why the identity of my grandfather was kept arcane” and “the little boy dreamed of becoming a secret agent like James Bond”. From the above examples we can see that the words ‘arcane’ and ‘secret’ means the same.