Question

Find the synonym of the underlined word.
The congestion on the streets when everybody heads home from work at quitting time make mass transport very desirable in big cities.

a) Crucial
b) Faux pas
c) Crowding
d) Recreation
e) Contamination

Answer 1

Hint: Synonyms are words or phrases that mean exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase.

Complete answer:

In the given question, the word ‘congestion’ refers to excessive crowding.
Let us analyze the options given to us in this question:
Option (a.), 'crucial', refers to something of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis.
Therefore, option (a.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘congestion’.

Option (b.), ‘faux pas', refers to a socially awkward or tactless act.
Therefore, option (b.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘congestion’.

Option (c.), ‘crowding', refers to ‘overfilled or compacted or concentrated’; a situation in which people or things are crowded together.
Therefore, option (c.) is correct as its meaning is synonymous to that of the given word ‘congestion’.

Option (d.), ‘recreation', refers to an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates.
Therefore, option (d.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘congestion’.

Option (e.), ‘contamination', refers to the act of contaminating or polluting; including (either intentionally or accidentally) unwanted substances or factors.
Therefore, option (e.) incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘congestion’.

Note: You should remember that sometimes the correct option is the exact meaning of the given word, like in this case. So, do not think that the word meaning of the word given in the question is not the right option. It is also a synonym.