Question

Choose the word or phrase which is nearest in meaning to the given keyword:
Inedible
a) Uneatable
b) Polluted
c) Delicious
d) Damaged

Answer 1

Hint: The word ‘Inedible’ is an adjective that refers to something that is not suitable for eating. For example, “The things on the shelf are inedible, keep them away from the kids.”

Complete answer:
 Let us look at the options given to us and find the word closest in meaning to ‘inedible’. Option a ‘uneatable’ is an adjective that refers to something that is not fit for eating. This is exactly what the word ‘inedible’ means. Thus, the option ‘a’ is the correct answer.
Option b ‘polluted’ means to make something unfit, impure, or contaminated. For example, “All the water bodies in the vicinity of the industry have been severely polluted.” This is not similar in meaning to that of ‘inedible’. Thus, option ‘b’ is incorrect.
Option c ‘delicious’ is an adjective that refers to something that is appealing to the tastebuds or something that tastes good. This is neither similar nor opposite in meaning to the word ‘inedible’. Thus, the option ‘c’ is incorrect.
Option d ‘damaged’ refers to something that has been harmed or spoiled. For example, “The car was damaged badly in the accident yesterday.” This is not similar in meaning to that of the word ‘inedible’. Thus, option ‘d’ is incorrect.

Note:
 Do not confuse option c ‘delicious’ to be the answer as something that is delicious cannot be ‘inedible’ It has to be edible in order for it to be delicious. ‘Edible’ which means eatable is the opposite of ‘inedible’