Question

Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the italicized bold part of the sentence:
The guests were offended by his uncouth manners.
a) wasteful
b) dirty
c) undesirable
d) ungracious

Answer 1

Hint: Synonyms are words or phrases that mean exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase. For example- ‘sad’ and ‘depressed’.
Two words that can be interchanged in a context are said to be synonymous relative to that context.

Complete answer:
In the given question, the word ‘uncouth’ refers to lacking refinement or cultivation or taste.
Let us analyze the options given to us in this question:
Option (a.), 'wasteful', refers to inefficient use of time and effort and materials.
Therefore, option (a.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘uncouth’.

Option (b.), ‘dirty', refers to (of behavior or especially language) characterized by obscenity or indecency.
Therefore, option (b.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘uncouth’.

Option (c.), ‘undesirable', refers to not wanted; a person who is considered as objectionable in some way. Therefore, option (c.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘uncouth’.

Option (d.), ‘ungracious', refers to lacking charm and good taste; lacking social graces.
Therefore, option (d.) is correct as its meaning is closest to that of the given word ‘uncouth’.

Note:
If you don’t know the definition of the given word and have only used it in some given context previously, then use the given word in a sentence. Substitute the given word with each word in the options and choose the word which does not conflict with the context provided by the given word.