Question

Choose the option which is nearest in meaning to
ERROR
a) Blunder
b) Misadventure
c) Ambiguity
d) Misgiving

Answer 1

Hint: Synonyms are words or phrases that mean exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase. For example- ‘sad’ and ‘depressed’.
 Two words that can be interchanged in a context are said to be synonymous relative to that context.

Complete answer:
In the given question, the word ‘error’ refers to a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance, or inattention.
Let us analyze the options given to us in this question:
Option (a.), 'blunder', refers to an embarrassing mistake. Therefore, option (a.) is correct as its meaning is synonymous to that of the given word ‘error’’.
Option (b.), ‘misadventure', refers to an instance of misfortune. Therefore, option (b.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘error’’.
Option (c.), ‘ambiguity', refers to an expression whose meaning cannot be determined from its context. Therefore, option (c.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous with that of the given word ‘error’’.
Option (d.), ‘misgiving', refers to uneasiness about the fitness of action. Therefore, option (d.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘error’’.

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.