Question

Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of-
Obligatory
a) Useful
b) Required
c) Stubborn
d) Agreeable

Answer 1

Hint:The dictionary meaning of the given word ‘obligatory' is ‘required by a legal, moral, or another rule; compulsory.

Complete answer:
 The word ‘obligatory' is an adjective which means something which is required as a matter of obligation, mandatory. A reply is desirable, not obligatory. Other words for it are – Incumbent, compulsory. In the given question, we have to find a synonym (best expresses the meaning of) of obligatory from the given four options.
Now, let us examine all the given options to find out the correct option :
Option ‘a’ is Useful. It is an adjective that means to be able to be used for a practical purpose or in multiple ways. For example, The tool kit was very useful.
Option ‘b’ is Required. It is an adjective which means officially compulsory, or otherwise considered essential. For example, Your details are required for the form.
Option ‘c' is Stubborn. It is an adjective which means having or showing dogged determination not to change one's attitude or position on something.
Option ‘d’ is Agreeable. It is an adjective which means quite enjoyable and pleasurable; pleasant. For example, The party was agreeable.
As we have analyzed all the given options, we can easily figure out the correct answer. Here, the synonym of the word ‘obligatory' is ‘required’. Hence, option ‘b’ 8is the correct option.

Note:
All the other options are plausible distractions. You must know the meaning of all the given words to find out the correct answer. Don’t confuse between ‘useful’ and ‘required’.