Question

Find the synonym of the underlined word:
She is quite an unlikely candidate for the position.
A. Amicable
B. Admirable
C. Improbable
D. Unqualified
E. Irreproachable

Answer 1

Hint: The word stuffed ought to be grammatically correct. Ensure that the word opted should be synonym (same in meaning) and is acceptable for that specific sentence. Continually build meanings of the sentences then select the right one.

Complete answer:
Option A) Amicable: - “She is quite an amicable candidate for the position.” As the synonym of the word ‘amicable’ is ‘polite’. So, it is grammatically incorrect when used here.
Option B) Admirable: - “She is quite an admirable candidate for the position.” As the synonym of the word ‘admirable’ is ‘estimable’. So, it is grammatically incorrect when used here.
Option C) Improbable: - “She is quite an improbable candidate for the position.” As the synonym of the word ‘improbable’ is ‘unlikely’. So, it is grammatically correct when used here.
Option D) Unqualified: - “She is quite an unqualified candidate for the position.” As the synonym of the word ‘unqualified’ is ‘untrained’. So, it is grammatically incorrect when used here.
Option E) Irreproachable: - “She is quite an irreproachable candidate for the position.” As the synonym of the word ‘irreproachable’ is ‘perfect’. So, it is grammatically incorrect when used here.

Hence the correct answer is option ‘C’.

Note:The word or phrases which means exactly the same as the other one, known as synonyms. In other words, we can say the word which is similar to the other one is called synonym of that word. Some other Synonyms of the given words are: -
Amicable – friendly, good-natured.
Admirable – exceptional, commendable.
Improbable – unconvincing, undoubtful.
Unqualified – uncertified, unexperienced.