Question

Identify the correct meaning of the given word:
Precipitous
A) Exact and clear
B) Extremely steep
C) Uncertain
D) Absurd

Answer 1

Hint:The word ‘Precipitous’ means something which is dangerously deep. The correct meaning of this word will have a meaning similar to the meaning given in this hint. For example; the mountain is precipitous from this side.

Complete answer:
Let us analyze each option one by one.
Option A is exact and clear. The word precipitous is nowhere related to the given meaning. Therefore, the given meaning is different from the meaning of the word precipitous as mentioned in the hint given above. Hence, option A is incorrect.
Option B is extremely steep. The meaning given under this option is similar to the meaning of the word mentioned in the hint. The word precipitous means extremely steep. Therefore, option B is possibly the correct option.
Option C is uncertain. The word uncertain means something that is not certain. Therefore, the meaning of the word uncertain is different from the meaning of the word precipitous as mentioned in the hint given above. Hence, option C is also incorrect.
Option D is Absurd. The word absurd means to be illogical or irrational. The meaning of the word absurd is different from the meaning of the word precipitous as mentioned in the hint given above. Therefore, option D is also incorrect.
So, the correct answer is “Option b”.

Note:
Meaning of the word is similar to the meaning of the synonyms of the given word. Therefore, knowledge of synonyms helps in determining the correct meaning of the given word.