Question

Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of
BERSERK
a) Clever
b) Morose
c) Cheerful
d) Wild

Answer 1

Hint: The word ‘berserk’ is an adjective that refers to someone who is wild or frenzied, someone who is out of control with excitement or anger. For example, “His parent’s argument left him berserk, he started throwing things around in his room.”

Complete answer:
 Let us look decipher the meaning of the given words and choose the most appropriate synonym of the word ‘berserk’. Option a ‘clever’ is an adjective that refers to someone who is intelligent, quick at understanding things. For example, “He is quite clever and that is exactly what this job role needs.” This is not similar in meaning to ‘berserk’, Thus, option ‘a’ is incorrect.
Option b ‘morose’ is an adjective that describes someone who is bad-tempered, gloomy, or ill-humored. For example, “She was morose and silent after she got home from the office.” This is similar in meaning to the word ‘berserk’. Thus, option ‘b’ is the correct answer.
Option c ‘cheerful’ is an adjective that refers to someone who is optimistic and noticeably happy or in good spirits. For example, “She is mostly cheerful, never grumpy.” This is the opposite in meaning to the given word. Thus, option ‘c’ is invalid.
Option d ‘wild’ refers to someone or someone that is uncultivated, uninhabited, or inhospitable. It also refers to a natural state. For example, “Many wild species of mushrooms are found in the forest.” This is not the required word. Thus, option ‘d’ is incorrect.

Note:
Do not confuse option d ‘wild’ to be the synonym of the given word. ‘Wild’ is someone who can’t be tamed, and it’s different from ‘berserk’.