Question

Which of the following is the closest synonym for officious.
A) Helpful
B) Dim
C) Wandering
D) Bureaucratic
E) Meddlesome

Answer 1

Hint: Synonyms are words that are similar or have a related meaning to another word. Divide the word into two parts, suffix and prefix. Try to identify the meaning of the word and evaluate whether it has a positive, negative, or neutral connotation.

Complete answer:
In order to find the correct option, we need to find the meaning of the word officious and then identify the word which is closest to its meaning.
Officious means very enthusiastic in assisting or helping people. Let us discuss the given options one by one.
Option A) Helpful
Helpful' means willing to help or enthusiastic to help. So this option is correct because the word helpful is the synonym for the word officious.
Option B) Dim
'Dim' means not having/giving much light. So this option is incorrect as the word dim is not the synonym of the officious.
Synonyms are- pale, dull
Option C) Wandering
'Wandering' means to walk around slowly in a relaxed way or to travel around in any direction. So this option is incorrect as the word wandering is not the synonym of the word officious.
Synonyms are- stroll, roam
Option D) Bureaucratic
'Bureaucratic' is related to a system of controlling or managing a country, company, or organization that is operated by a large number of officials. So this option is incorrect as the word bureaucratic is not the synonym of the word officious.
Synonyms are- official, governmental
Option E) Meddlesome
'Meddlesome' means to often get involved in situations where you are not wanted, especially by criticizing in a damaging or annoying way. So this option is incorrect as the word meddlesome is not the synonym of the word officious.
synonyms are- nosy, interfering.

Note: Try to identify the meaning of the word and evaluate whether it has a positive, negative or neutral connotation. Learn new words every day to increase vocabulary by reading books, newspapers etc. The usage of other words that are given in the option are:
1) You deserve a reward for being so helpful.
2) He sat in a dim corner.
3) The child was found wandering the streets alone.
4) The report revealed a major bureaucratic muddle.
5) They say he is not nearly as meddlesome as we all might suspect.