Question

Choose the synonym of the given word.
Open
a) Confused
b) Sordid
c) Frank
d) Upright
e) Loose

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 ‘open’ refers to being openly straightforward and direct without reserve or secretiveness.
Let us analyze the options given to us in this question:
Option (a.), 'confused', refers to being perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment.
Therefore, option (a.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous with that of the given word ‘open’.
Option (b.), ‘sordid', refers to something morally degraded.
Therefore, option (b.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous with that of the given word ‘open’.
Option (c.), ‘frank', refers to someone characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion.
Therefore, option (c.) is correct as its meaning is synonymous with that of the given word ‘open’.
Option (d.), ‘upright', refers to someone of moral excellence.
Therefore, option (d.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous with that of the given word ‘open’.
Option (e.), ‘loose', refers to someone casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior.
Therefore, option (e.) is incorrect as it is not synonymous with the given word ‘open’.

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.