Question

Find the synonym of the underlined word.
A tapestry is functional as well as decorative in that it serves to insulate rooms.

a) Satisfactory
b) Ornamental
c) Enormous
d) Useful
e) Irreplaceable

Answer 1

Hint: We need to find the word that shares the nearest or similar meaning to that of the underlined word. So, you need the word that matches in meaning with functional (something that is practical or something that works).

Complete answer:

You can understand the function to be something that is designed to be practical and useful rather than just being attractive. For e.g. a functional kitchen or a small functional bathroom etc.
As you can understand the concept and usage of the word ‘functional’ let us look into the option and see if we can find a word that shares the nearest possible meaning to it.
Satisfactory means – something that is fulfilling for our expectations or needs.
Ornamental means – something that is intended as an ornament or decorative.
Enormous means – something that is very large in size, quantity or extent.
Useful means – something that is competent, something that can be used for a particular purpose or in other things too.
Irreplaceable means – something that is impossible to replace if it is lost or damaged.
In the above-given sentence, the use of the word ‘functional’ is in the context of it being useful. By this we can imply that the correct solution would be the option –‘d’, i.e. useful.

Note: If something is functional it is of use to us, it just does not fulfill our needs or works as decorative, it provides us with some utility when it operates.