Question

Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
UGLY
A. Fearful
B. Hateful
C. Evilsome
D. Repulsive

Answer 1

Hint: A synonym is a name, morpheme, or phrase that in the same language signifies exactly or almost the same as another name, morpheme, or phrase. The terms begin, start, begin, and initiate, for instance, are all synonyms of one another; they are synonymous.

Complete answer:
Each word has a specific meaning of its own. Also, same words may mean different things depending upon the context in which it is used. A word has its own meaning. We cannot place a word freely in a sentence. The word has to compliment the meaning of the sentence. Now, to find out which of the given words will fit in the provided sentence, let us look at the context and also the meaning of the given words as options.
Ugly refers to repulsion or unpleasantness, especially in appearance. It is originally an old norse word.
“People in college always told me I was ugly.”So, now we must go through the meaning of the words given as an option to find out which word best expresses the meaning of ugly.

Fearful: It refers to a feeling or showing fear or anxiety.

Hateful: It refers to arousing, deserving of or filled with hatred.

Evilsome: It refers to something profoundly immoral and wicked.

Repulsive: It refers to arousing intense distaste or disgust.

From the above explanation, we can identify the answer of the given question. The word that best expresses the meaning of ugly is option D i.e. repulsive.


Hence the correct answer is option ‘D’

Note:Whenever you get confused with the meanings of the word, always look through a dictionary. Try to answer the question only when you are clear with the meaning or else it will be difficult for you to find the correct answer.