Question

Choose the one which is nearest in meaning to
LARGESSE
a) Splendid
b) Liberal
c) Bribe
d) Extravagant

Answer 1

Hint:A word nearest in meaning implies the synonym of a word. The word ‘largesse’ means – is a noun which means generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others.

Complete answer:
Before finding a word that shares a similar or nearest meaning with the given word we have to understand what the original word means. Therefore, the meaning of ‘largesse’ is – generosity in bestowing money or gifts. For example, the charity distributes largesse to the orphans, etc.
So, now we have to find a synonym or word nearest in meaning to ‘largesse’. For that let us go through the options.
Splendid – means something that is magnificent, impressive, excellent, or very good. For example, he is a splendid fellow or the sun is splendid, etc.
Liberal – or liberality means the quality of giving or spending freely or being open towards others. For example, he is a liberal person, or he lives with some liberality, etc.
Bribe – means offering money or a gift to someone so as to get one's work done. For example he bribed the police to let him off from a parking ticket, or they attempted to bribe an honest public worker, etc.
Extravagant – means someone who lacks restraint in spending money in an inappropriate manner. For example he has an extravagant lifestyle, or it was a little extravagant to buy both the goods, etc.
So, by the above explanation, we can see that the only word that has somewhat near or the same meaning to ‘largesse’ is liberal. This implies that option (b) is the correct solution for the above question.

Note:
Someone who spends money without restraint and a person who spends money on others as generosity and gifts is totally different. Do not get confused between the two.