Question

Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
BUCOLIC.
A. Helpless
B. Intoxicated
C. Shameless
D. Rustic

Answer 1

Hint:The given word ‘bucolic’ refers to the pleasantness of a countryside life, aspects of a rural life, relating to shepherds, pastoral. Example: The church is known for its bucolic setting. We will look for an option which best explains the meaning of the given word.

 Complete answer:
Let us analyse each option individually to figure out the correct answer.
A. Helpless: The word ‘ helpless’ means without help, dependent, weak, unable to defend oneself. Example: I was feeling so helpless, when I missed the flight. This word doesn’t express the meaning of the given word ‘bucolic’. Therefore, this is an incorrect option.
B. Intoxicated : The word ‘intoxicated’ means being under the influence of toxic substances such as drugs or alcohol, it also means poisonous. Example: The robbers intoxicated the bank manager to rob the bank. This word doesn’t express the meaning of the given word ‘bucolic’. Therefore, this is an incorrect option.
C. Shameless: The word ‘shameless’ means without any shame, that is, without any guilt or regret. Example: The teacher scolded the student for being shameless. This word doesn’t express the meaning of the given word ‘bucolic’. Therefore, this is an incorrect option.
D. Rustic: The word ‘rustic’ means rural, relating to the countryside, a plain and simple fashion. Example: He is a billionaire, yet, he leads a rustic lifestyle. This word best expresses the meaning of the given word ‘bucolic’. Therefore, this is the correct option.

Hence, the correct answer is option D.

Note: Some more synonyms of the word ‘bucolic’ are countryside, pastoral, rural. Some antonyms of the same word are urban, modernised. Example: In the era of modernisation, we have left behind the pastoral ideas.