Question

Choose the correct synonym for the given word.
ALACRITY
A. Activity
B. Incite
C. Smartness
D. Promptness

Answer 1

Hint:Alacrity means brisk and cheerful readiness. For example, "she accepted the invitation with alacrity"
Synonyms are the words that have the same or similar meaning and to avoid repetition synonyms are used. For example, the synonym of happiness is content and joyful.
We must find the meaning of Alacrity and the meaning of words that are given in the options. And both the words should have the same meaning or the exact sense.

Complete answer:
Option A) Activity – This option is incorrect because Activity means the condition in which things are happening or being done, a thing that a person or group does or has done. This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect

Option B) Incite – This option is incorrect because Incite means to encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behaviour), urge or persuade (someone) to act in a violent or unlawful way. This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option C) Smartness- This option is incorrect because Smartness means the quality of being intelligent, or able to think quickly or intelligently in difficult situations. This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option D) Promptness – This option is correct because Promptness means done, performed, delivered, etc., at once or without delay: a prompt reply. ready in action; quick to act as occasion demands. This is similar to the meaning of a given word. Hence option D is correct.

Hence the correct answer is option ‘D’.

Note:Keep in mind to read the question correctly and do not mark the antonym instead of synonym. Antonyms are opposite in meanings. An antonym of Alacrity is Apathy. All the options are plausible distractions so one must carefully understand the meaning of all options.