Question

Find the synonym of the underlined word.
Excessive exposure to sunlight is one of the most common causes of skin cancer.
A. Wasteful
B. Extreme
C. Extravagant
D. Exclusive
E. Exceptional

Answer 1

Hint:The underlined word given in the question is ‘excessive’. Let us see what it means. The word ‘excessive’ means going beyond the usual, more than necessary, beyond limit. Example: Excessive use of this medicine can be harmful. We will look for an option that is similar to the given word.

Complete answer:
Let us analyse each option individually to figure out the correct answer.
Wasteful: The word ‘wasteful’ means useless expenditure or consumption. Example: These methods are wasteful. This is not similar to the given word. Therefore, this is not the correct option.

Extreme: The word ‘extreme’ means exceedingly great in degree, farthest of the limit. Example: He was in extreme joy. This word means the same as the given word. Therefore, this is the correct option.

Extravagant: The word ‘extravagant’ means excessively high, spending much more than needed, wasteful. Example: He leads an extravagant lifestyle. This is not similar to the given word. Therefore, this is not the correct option.

Exclusive: The word ‘exclusive’ means incompatible, not accepting or permitting anything else, of high costs, stylish. Example: The designer exhibited her exclusive designs. This is not similar to the given word. Therefore, this is not the correct option.

Exceptional: The word ‘exceptional’ means unusual, extraordinary, excellent. Example: He is exceptionally qualified. This is not similar to the given word. Therefore, this is not the correct option.

Hence, the correct answer is Option ‘B’.

Note:The given words ‘wasteful’ and ‘extravagant’ are similar in meanings. Therefore, they are synonymous. Some synonyms of the word ‘excessive’ apart from ‘extreme’ are extra, exaggerated, enormous, needless. Though, ‘extravagant’ and ‘excessive’ are similar in some sense. But in the given sentence, the sense of the word ‘excessive’ is extra or ‘uncontrolled’ which is closer to the word ‘extreme’. Some antonyms of the same word are little, needed, essential. Example: We should consume essential quantities of vitamin D.