Question

Find the synonym of the underlined word.
In early summer, Mexico’s vast wheat fields look like golden seas of grain.
a) pregnant
b) boundless
c) swift
d) teeming
e) cultivated

Answer 1

Hint:The word ‘vast’ refers to ‘of very great extent or quantity; immense’. This word is usually used as an adjective. Another synonym of the word ‘vast’ is ‘extensive’. Try to find the word that is similar in meaning to ‘extensive’.

Complete answer:
The word ‘vast’ can be used in the following way:
For example, in the sentence ‘The rainforests were vast’, it suggests the expanse of the forests was huge.

Now, we know the meaning and usage of the word. Let’s look at the given options:

a) pregnant - The word ‘pregnant’ also refers to ‘full of meaning; significant or suggestive'. This is a completely different meaning to the given word. So, this is an incorrect option.
boundless - This word refers to ‘unlimited or immense'. This is exact same meaning as the word vast. S, this is the correct option.
b) swift - This word refers to ‘happening quickly or promptly'. This word has a very different meaning to the given word. So, this is an incorrect option.
c) teeming - This word refers to ‘be full of or swarming with'. This word also has a completely unrelated meaning to the given word. So, this is an incorrect option.
d) cultivated - This word refers to ‘refined and well educated'. This also has a very different meaning to the given word. So, this is an incorrect option.

Note:
 Synonyms refer to words that mean exactly the same. Look through the options to find the word with the exact same meaning as the given word.