Question

Choose the synonym of the word given below:

Liberal

A) Miserly
B) Generous
C) Visionary
 D) Imaginative

Answer 1

Hint: Synonyms are the words that have the same meanings but different spellings. It means being unrestrictedly open and accepting. It is similar to being large-hearted or broad-minded.

Complete answer:

We can infer from the hint given to us that, being liberal is a virtue. Hence, option A is wrong as being miserly is not virtuous. Miserly as limiting or restricting things like money, ideas, opinions, etc. It is a negative quality and hence not virtuous.
We can also infer from the hint that being liberal doesn’t involve being someone who thinks and plans ahead of time or being creative. Hence, option C and D are wrong. Visionary means planning or strategizing ahead of time and has the foresight to it. Imaginative is being creative as it involves a lot of imagination and thinking.
Being generous means being large-hearted and being open to accepting and giving things. We observe that it is synonymous with being liberal. Hence, option B is the correct answer.

Note: Liberal and generous can be used interchangeably as they both are synonyms. Liberalism is also used as a noun. However, in the given context of the question, it has been used as an adjective. Generous is a proportion larger than that of a sizable proportion of liberal.