Question

Identify the correct meaning of the given word:

        Enigma

a)Reply
b)Puzzling
c)Praise
d)Lowest point
e)Sharp

Answer 1

Hint: One needs to understand the meaning of “enigma” and the meanings of the given words in the options to understand which have the most similar meanings.

Complete step-by-step answer:
The given word, “enigma” is a noun, meaning someone or something of mystery or something that is difficult to understand. Option a, “reply” means response, it can be used as both a noun and a verb, since it differs from the given word, drastically, it is incorrect.

 Option b, “puzzling” means confusing or baffling, which seems synonymous to the given word, hence it is the correct option.

Option c, “praise” means to approve or applaud, which, again is different in meaning than the given word, it is an incorrect option.

Option d, “lowest point” means either the worst moment of a situation or the lowest point, if it is in the context of measure, hence it is incorrect as well.

Option e, “sharp” means keen or piercing, which is not the same as “enigma”. Hence, we can say that option a, is the correct answer here.

Note: The most important part of solving this question would be to know the meanings of the given word and the options that follow. It must also be noted that all the options a, c, and d are basically nouns or verbs, so they do not describe a word, while options b and e are adjectives, which can be used to describe the given word. This simple classification can also help one to narrow down one’s choices.