Question

Choose the appropriate synonym for the given word.
Festal
a) Noisy
b) Merry
c) Sad
d) Serious

Answer 1

Hint: Synonyms are words or phrases that mean exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase. For example- ‘sad’ and ‘depressed’. Two words that can be interchanged in a context are said to be synonymous relative to that context.

Complete answer:
In the given question, the word ‘festal’ refers to ‘offering fun and gaiety’.
Let us analyze the options given to us in this question-
Option (a.), 'noisy', refers to ‘full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds’.
Therefore, option (a.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous with that of the given word ‘festal’.
Option (b.), ‘merry', refers to ‘full of or showing high-spirited merriment; offering fun and gaiety’. Therefore, option (b.) is correct as its meaning is synonymous with that of the given word ‘festal’.
Option (c.), ‘sad', refers to ‘experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness’. Therefore, option (c.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous with that of the given word ‘festal’.
Option (d.), ‘serious', refers to ‘concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities’.Therefore, option (d.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous with that of the given word ‘festal’.

Note:
If you don’t know the definition of the given word and have only used it in some given context previously, then use the given word in a sentence. Substitute the given word with each word in the options and choose the word which does not conflict with the context provided by the given word.