Question

Identify the word closest in meaning to the underlined word.
The ISRO’s reputation doubled when it successfully launched PSLV C21, its 100th mission.
A) Fame
B) Capacity
C) Strength
D) Burden

Answer 1

Hint: The word reputation means the goodwill or the standing in the society, market or any other place. In this case, the reputation of ISRO is focused. The correct meaning of the word will be closest to what is described in the line above.

Complete answer:
Let us analyze each option one by one.
Option A is fame. The word fame means popularity, reputation, and others. This word has a meaning similar to the meaning of the underlined word ‘reputation’. Therefore, option A is possibly the correct answer.
Option B is the capacity. The word capacity means the size or the amount that a container or something similar can hold. The meaning of the word ‘reputation’ is not similar to the meaning of the word ‘capacity’. Therefore, option B is incorrect.
Option C is a strength. The word strength means power. The meaning of the word ‘reputation’ is not similar to the meaning of the word ‘strength’. Therefore, option C is also incorrect.
Option D is a burden. The word burden means to have a load of something. The meaning of the word ‘reputation’ is not similar to the meaning of the word ‘burden’. Therefore, option D is also incorrect.
So, the correct answer is “Option A”.

Note:
Synonyms are the words through which the meaning of a word can be clearly understood. These synonyms have the same meaning. Only the context of the use of the word and the synonym should be kept in mind.