Question

Find the word having the same meaning as that of INNOCUOUS.

a) offensive
b) harmless
c)organic
d)anger

Answer 1

Hint: Synonyms are words or phrases that mean exactly or nearly the same as another word or
phrase.
In the given question, the word ‘innocuous’ refers to lacking intent or capacity to injure.

Complete step by step solution:

Let us analyze the options given to us in this question:
Option (a.), 'offensive', refers to violating or tending to violate or offend against.
Therefore, option (a.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘innocuous’.

Option (b.), ‘harmless', refers to not causing or capable of causing harm.
Therefore, option (b.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘innocuous’.

Option (c.), ‘organic', refers to relating or belonging to the class of chemical compounds having a carbon basis.
Therefore, option (c.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘innocuous’.

Option (d.), ‘anger', refers to strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance.
Therefore, option (d.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘innocuous’.

Note: If you don’t recognize the definition of the given word in the question and have only seen it in the given context, then use the given word in a sentence. Substitute the given word with each word in the options and choose the word which does not conflict with the context provided by the given word in the sentence.
Some synonyms of the word ‘innocuous’ are- harmless, safe, non-dangerous, non-poisonous, non-toxic, non-irritant, non-injurious, innocent, innoxious.