Question

Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
PAROCHIAL
a) Reluctant
b) Narrow-minded
c) Troublesome
d) Gloomy

Answer 1

Hint: Synonyms are those words or phrases that mean exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase.

Complete step-by-step answer:
In the given question, the word ‘parochial’ refers to something or someone narrowly restricted in outlook or scope.
Let us analyze the options given to us in this question:
Option (a.), 'reluctant', refers to someone who’s disinclined to become involved.
Therefore, option (a.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘parochial’.

Option (b.), ‘narrow-minded', refers to lacking tolerance or flexibility or breadth of view/outlook.
Therefore, option (b.) is correct as its meaning is synonymous to that of the given word ‘parochial’.

Option (c.), ‘troublesome', refers to someone or something causing difficulty or annoyance.
Therefore, option (c.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘parochial’.

Option (d.), ‘gloomy', refers to something or someone filled with melancholy and despondency.
Therefore, option (d.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘parochial’.

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.