Question

Which of the following word(s) is closest in meaning to the word “convivial” used in the passage?
A. Genial
B. Intimidate
C. Harassing
D. Rude

Answer 1

Hint: Synonym: are words that are similar meanings. Synonyms are used when you do not want to repeat the same word again and again.

Complete answer:
We have to find the meaning of convivial and the meaning of words that are given in the options. And both the words should have the same meaning or the exact sense.
The meaning of convivial is the atmosphere that is friendly, lively, or enjoyable. And we have to find the correct answer from the options given whose meaning is the same as convivial.
Option A) Genial - is the correct answer because the meaning of genial is ‘friendly and cheerful’ and this is the synonym of resembling because they both have the same meaning. Thus, this is the correct answer.
Option B) Intimidate - is an incorrect answer because the meaning of intimidate is ‘scare or frighten’ and this is not synonymous with convivial. Thus, this is an incorrect answer because the meaning of the words ‘intimidate’ and ‘convivial’ does not match.
Option C) Harassing - is an incorrect answer because the meaning of harassing is ‘scare or frighten’ and this is not synonymous with convivial. Thus, this is an incorrect answer because the meaning of the words ‘harassing’ and ‘convivial’ does not match.
Option D) Rude – is an incorrect answer because the meaning of rude is ‘impolite or bad-mannered’ and this is not a synonym of convivial. Thus, this is an incorrect answer because the meaning of the words ‘rude’ and ‘convivial’ does not match.
Closest in meaning to the word “convivial” used in the passage – Genial (option A)

Note:
Synonyms are the words that are similar in meaning and in this question we found other words that are synonyms of each other and they are harassing and intimidating (similar meaning). However, the antonym of the word convivial is ‘unfriendly or gloomy’. Antonyms are the words that are opposite of each other. So, the synonym of the word convivial is genial.