Question

Select the option which best expresses the meaning of-
Dauntless
a) Praiseworthy
b) Effortless and smooth
c) Fearless and determined
d) Unceasing

Answer 1

Hint:The dictionary meaning of the given word ‘dauntless' is ‘showing fearlessness and determination'. For example Dauntless bravery.

Complete answer:
 ‘Dauntless' is an adjective. It is someone who is intrepid; bold. For example A dauntless hero. In the given question, we have to select the option which best expresses the meaning of ‘dauntless'.
Now, let us examine all the given option to find out the correct answer :
Option ‘a’ is Praiseworthy. It is an adjective that means deserving approval or admiration. For example The government's praiseworthy efforts.
Option ‘b’ is Effortless and smooth. Effortless is an adjective that means requiring no physical or mental exertion. Smooth is an adjective that means having an even or regular surface.
Option ‘c’ is Fearless and determined. Fearless is an adjective which means showing a lack of fear. Determined is an adjective which means having made a firm decision and being resolved not to change it.
Option ‘d’ is Unceasing. It is an adjective that means not coming to an end. For example The unceasing efforts of the staff.
As we have analyzed all the given options, we can easily figure out the correct answer. Here, the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word ‘dauntless' is ‘fearless and determined'. Hence, option ‘c’ is the correct option.

Note:
Don’t confuse between ‘praiseworthy’ and ‘determined’. They are both different terms with different meanings. All the other options are plausible distractions.