Question

Choose the word or phrase which is nearest in meaning to the keyword “Arbiter”.
A) Very bitter
B) Priest
C) Judge
D) Very difficult

Answer 1

Hint: In the above question we have to identify the word from the given options whose meaning is closest to the meaning of the word ‘Arbiter’. Arbiter refers to a person who gives the judgement related to a dispute. Someone whose decision on a particular issue is considered to be final.

Complete answer:
Let us first understand the meaning of the given options:
A) Very bitter- Something extremely sharp, pungent, acidic or sour in taste; something unpleasant in taste. We can also use it to refer to someone’s behaviour as well. For e.g. He is very bitter. Or All the bitter vegetables are good for health.
B) Priest- A clergyman is known as a priest. The clergyman carries out the prayer ceremonies or other holy ceremonies in the places of worship. For e.g. the priest blessed the new born child.
C) Judge- A person who delivers judgement in the court and decides the punishment of any criminal. For e.g. The judge delivered the verdict against him.
D) Very difficult-Something that is very hard to solve; not easy. Something that is very difficult. For e.g. The maths homework was very difficult.

Judge is the word that has the meaning closest to Arbiter. Thus the correct answer is option ‘C’.

Note: Arbiter and Judge both are nouns, more specifically they are common nouns. Common nouns are the nouns that are common for a given category so all the people practising law and delivering a verdict will fall under the category of the judge. An Arbitrator is appointed by people or parties to resolve a conflict between them; however, a Judge is a public servant and appointed by the government.