Question

Choose the correct synonym for the given word:
Obscure
a)Famous
b)Well-known
c)Rampant
d)Unknown
e)Prevalent

Answer 1

Hint: Synonyms are words that share the same meaning. ‘Obscure’ is generally used to indicate something vague.

Complete step-by-step answer:
A synonym refers to a word or phrasal verb that has an exact or very similar meaning to another word. It is used in a sentence to avoid over and overuse of the same word.
‘Obscure’ is an adjective that we use to refer to something uncertain, unclear, or not fully known.
Example: The film was directed by an obscure director.
Here, option d contains a similar meaning. Therefore, ‘unknown’ is the right synonym for obscure.
Option a is wrong. The word ‘famous describes something well-known to many people. As it gives us a contrary meaning, we rule out this option.
In option b too, we get a meaning similar to ‘famous’. Hence, option b is also proved wrong.
‘Rampant’ in option c is a term referring to something flourishing in an uncontrollable manner. This evidently holds no relation to ‘obscure’.
Similar is the case with option e – prevalent. Prevalent is used in a sentence to mention a widespread and common phenomenon.
Thus, options c and e are proved incorrect.

Note : Do not confuse synonyms with antonyms. In a similar-looking set of options as given here, make sure you do not choose the opposite meaning words.