Question

Choose the synonym of the given word: 

Copious

a. Vart

b. Identical

c. Merry

d. Plentiful

Answer 1

Hint: The word copious means something which is abundant in supply or something which is available in large quantities. We have to find the word from the given options which means the same as copious.

Complete answer:

A synonym is a word which is similar in meaning to another word. 

Let us look at a few examples of synonyms. 

For example, let us take the word ‘uncertain’. The word uncertain means to be not sure about something. You are uncertain about which dress to wear to the party. A synonym for ‘uncertain’ is doubtful. You have doubts about a dress to wear to the party. Both the sentences convey the same meaning.

Similarly, let us take the word ‘assist’. To assist someone means to help someone. Therefore, the word ‘aid’ is a synonym of the word assist. I want someone to assist me on making a catalogue. I want someone’s aid on making a catalogue. Both of the sentences mean the same.

Finally, let us take the word ‘interrupt’. To interrupt someone means to disturb someone in the middle of their work. My brother was interrupting me while I was making my project. A synonym of the word interrupt is ‘interfere’. To interfere means to constantly involve oneself into someone else’s work. My brother was interfering with my project work. Both of the sentences mean the same.

Now let us see the meaning of copious. Since copious refers to something which is abundant in quantity, the synonym is option d, that is, plentiful. 

Thus, the answer is option d.

Note:  It is very easy to identify the synonym once the meaning of the word is known. Therefore, it is advised to students to learn synonyms from grammar books and websites. Synonyms are also found in books called thesaurus.