Question

Find the synonym of the underlined word.
Mr.Brown is a provident person who saves something much.
a)Punctual
b)Rash
c)Thrifty
d)Adventurous
e)Considerate

Answer 1

Hint:The given underline word is ‘provident’.
The word ‘provident’ means making or indicating timely preparation for the future.
Example: A provident father plans for his children’s education. We will look for an option that describes the meaning of the given word in the best possible way.

Complete answer:
a)Punctual: The word ‘punctual’ means doing something or happening at the right time; not late.
Example: She is always punctual, but her friend is always late.
Example: We can guarantee the punctual arrival of armoured cars.
This word doesn’t express the meaning of the given word. Therefore, this is not the correct answer.

b)Rash: The word ‘rash’ means careless or unwise, without thought what might happen.
Example: Whatever you do just don’t make any rash decisions.
Example: He made a rash decision and now he is suffering for it.
This word doesn’t express the meaning of the word. Therefore, this is not the correct option.

c)Thrifty: The word ‘thrifty’ means using money and other resources carefully and not wastefully.
Example: Except for smoking and drinking, he is a thrifty man.
Example: A thrifty business can save up its profits and reinvent them in the company.
This word expresses the meaning of the given word. Therefore, this is the correct option.

d)Adventurous: The word ‘adventurous’ means willing to take risks or to try out new methods, ideas or experiences.
Example: The menu could be more adventurous.
Example: My interests include anything adventurous or challenging.
This word doesn’t express the meaning of the given word. Therefore, this is not the correct option.
e)Considerate: The word ‘considerate’ means careful not to upset people; always thinking of other people’s feelings and wishes.
Example: He is a real gentleman, always kind and considerate.
Example: Humane people are considerate of animals.
This word doesn’t express the meaning of the given word. Therefore, this is not the correct option

Hence, the correct answer is Option ‘c’.

Note: The word ‘provident’ refers to making or indicative of timely preparation for future and the word ‘thrifty’ refers to showing a careful use of money.
Example: He is provident/thrifty of money.
Some other synonyms of the word ‘provident’ are careful, visionary and farsighted .Some antonym of the word ‘provident’ are improvident and careless Example: It was careless of him to leave the door unlocked.