Question

Choose the appropriate synonym for the given word:
 Interim
A. Interval
B. Timely
C. Internal
D. Temporary

Answer 1

Hint: In this question we need to look for the synonym of the given word ‘Interim’ let’s first understand what synonyms means – Two words with a nearly common meaning or same meaning words are called synonyms.

Complete answer:
The word interim means: meanwhile, meantime, interval, intervening time, etc.
Now let’s examine and understand the given option above.
Timely: The word timely means: well timed, prompt, at the right time, something happening at the exact time, arriving early, etc. It is not an appropriate answer for the given question.
Synonym: Opportune, immediate, Speedy, etc.
Example: He always arrives on time.
Internal: The word internal means: on the inside, happening or existing inside, interior, central, etc. It is not an appropriate answer for the given question.
Synonym: Inner, middle, etc.
Example: He got good grades on internal examination.
Temporary: The word temporary means: something which is not permanent, not long lasting, provisional, limited period of time, etc. It is not an appropriate answer for the given question.
Synonym: Short term, interim, etc.
Example: He is working temporarily in this company.
Interval: Here the word interval has the same meaning “meanwhile, meantime, a small break, intervening time”, etc. As it is a related and appropriate answer for the given question, so the suitable synonym will be option [A] Interval.
Example: Workers took rest in the interval break.

So, the correct answer is option [A] Interval.

Note: Try to identify the meaning of the word and evaluate whether it has a positive negative or neutral connotation. For choosing the correct option knowing actual meaning is necessary because synonyms mean ‘similar meaning word’. One form can be substituted by another in a sentence without changing its meaning.