Question

Choose the synonym of the given word:
 SOLICITOUS
A. Nonchalant
B. Firm
C. Reverential
D. Worried

Answer 1

Hint: In this question we need to look for the synonym of the given word ‘solicitous’ . Let's first understand what synonyms mean – Two words with a nearly common meaning or same meaning words are called synonyms.

Complete answer:
The word solicitous means: showing concern for someone’s health, caring, worried about someone, curious, etc.
Now let’s examine and understand the given option above.
> Nonchalant: The word nonchalant means: not showing concern, not interested, someone who doesn’t take interest, relaxed, etc. It has a totally opposite meaning so it is neither related nor appropriate to answer for the given question.
Synonym: Unconcerned, Incurious, etc.
Example: She looked nonchalant while she was waiting for her turn to audition.
> Firm: The word firm means: unlikely to change, strong, steady, unchangeable, constant, quite hard, etc. So it is neither related nor appropriate to answer for the given question.
Synonym: Hard, solid, etc.
Example: He is a firm believer of Buddhism.
> Reverential: The word reverential means: full of respect, admiration, caused by, characterized by reverence, etc. So it is neither related nor appropriate to answer for the given question.
Synonym: Honoring, Manner, Respectful etc.
Example: Our honorable Prime minister will address the country tomorrow.
> Worried: Here the word worried has the same meaning “showing concern for someone’s health, caring”. As it is a related and appropriate answer for the given question, so the suitable synonym will be option [D] Worried.
Example: Your health is not good. I am so worried about you.

Note: For choosing the correct option you should know the actual meaning of the given question because synonym is something which defines the word having the same meaning.