Question

Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of-
Niggard
a) Miser
b) Loyal
c) Divine
d) Shrewd

Answer 1

Hint: The dictionary meaning of the word ‘niggard' is ‘a mean or ungenerous person'. For example, He is the most niggard sibling.

Complete answer:
The given word ‘niggard' is a noun. It means a miser. A person who is niggard is someone who is stingy; a grasping person. For example: Stop being so niggardly and at least give one dollar to the charity. In the given question we have to give the synonym of ‘niggard’.
Now, let us examine all the given options to find out the correct answer :
Option ‘a’ is Miser. It is a noun that means a person who hoards wealth and spends as little as possible. For example He is a typical miser.
Option ‘b’ is Loyal. It is an adjective that means giving or showing firm and constant support or allegiance to a person or institution. For example He remained loyal to the government.
Option ‘c’ is Divine. It is an adjective which means of or like God. For example The divine temple.
Option ‘d’ is Shrewd. It is an adjective which means having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute. For example: A shrewd east wind.
As we have analyzed all the given options, we can easily figure out the correct answer. Here, the synonym of the word ‘niggard’ is ‘miser’. Hence, option ‘a’ is the correct option.

Note:
All the given options are plausible distractions. Don’t confuse between ‘shrewd’ and ‘miser’. Both have different meanings and different functions.