Question

Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the italicized bold part of the sentence:
On scrutiny, the police officer found out that the documents provided by the landlord were totally fabricated.

A) Historical
B) Genuine
C) Forged
D) Prepared
E) Constructed

Answer 1

Hint: In this case, the word fabricated means to make or to create something with the intention of deceiving others. Therefore, the synonym of the word fabricated will have a meaning similar to preparing something with a motive to deceive or cheat someone.

Complete answer:

Following the hint given above, we will analyze all the five options one by one in order to reach the correct answer.

Option A is historical. This means something that is very ancient or a thing of the past. This word does not have a meaning that is similar to the meaning of the word fabricated. Therefore, option A is incorrect.

Genuine means something that is original or pure. This is also not similar in meaning to the meaning of the word fabricated and is not a synonym of the given word. Therefore, option B is also incorrect.

Option C is Forged. The word forged means to deceive someone or to prepare something with the intention of cheating. This word has a meaning that is similar to the meaning discussed in the hint. Therefore, option C can be the correct answer.

Prepared is an incorrect answer. This is because; the word means to be ready or to make something ready. This is also not similar in meaning to the meaning of the word fabricated and is not a synonym of the given word. Therefore, option D is also incorrect.

Option E is constructed. The word constructed means building something or something that is being created or built. This word does not have a meaning similar to the meaning of the word fabricated. Therefore, option E is also incorrect.

Thus option C is correct.

Note: A word can have different meanings. Like in this case, fabricated has different meanings. But what is suitable in this case needs to be considered in order to determine the correct synonym or the correct answer.