Question

Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word phase:
GERMANE
a)Responsible
b)Logical
c))Possible
d)Relevant

Answer 1

Hint: The word ‘germane’ means relevant to a subject under consideration.
Example: The fact is not germane to this issue. We are looking for an option that describes the meaning of the given word in the best possible way.

Complete answer:
Let us analyse each option individually to figure out the correct answer.

a)Responsible: The word ‘responsible’ means having the job or duty of dealing with somebody/something , so that it is your fault if something goes wrong.
Example: The insurance company is responsible for this case.
Example: All pilots are responsible for their passengers safety.
This word doesn’t express the meaning of the given word. Therefore, this is not the correct option.

b)Logical: The word ‘logical’ means reasonable; to be expected.
Example: The questions should be asked in logical sequence.
Example: His argument is logical and hard to fault.
This word doesn’t express the meaning of the given word. Therefore, this is not the correct option.

c)Possible: The word possible’ means that can happen or to be done.
Example: Police are investigating possible links between murders.
Example: I am anxious to avoid any possible misunderstanding.
This word doesn’t express the meaning of the given word. Therefore, this is not the correct option.

d)Relevant: The word ‘relevant’ means connected with what is happening or being talked about.
Example: Relevant documents were presented in the court.
Example: The fact he’s older than me is not relevant.
This word expresses the meaning of the given word. Therefore, this is the correct answer.

Hence, the correct answer is Option ‘D’.

Note:The word ‘germane’ refers to closely significant or related ; relevant.
Some synonyms of the word ‘germane’ are applicable, related, ,appropriate. Some antonyms of the word ‘germane’ are irrelevant, inappropriate, unconnected.
Example: Education levels are strongly related to income.