Question

Choose the correct synonym for the following word.
STAID

a) depressive
b) sedate
c) backward
d) dull

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 ‘staid’ refers to being characterized by dignity and propriety.
Let us analyze the options given to us in this question:
Option (a.), 'depressive', refers to tending to produce depression; dispiriting; melancholy.
Therefore, option (a.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘staid’.

Option (b.), ‘sedate', refers to being dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises.
Therefore, option (b.) is correct as its meaning is synonymous to that of the given word ‘staid’.

Option (c.), ‘backward', refers to (used of temperament or behavior) being marked by a retiring nature.
Therefore, option (c.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘staid’.

Option (d.), ‘dull', refers to lacking in liveliness or animation.
Therefore, option (d.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘staid’.

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. Some synonyms of the given word ‘staid’ are- sedate, decorous, dignified.