Synonyms and Vocabulary
XAT 2015 · Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning · Easy · Verbal Ability
Six words are given below:
I. Cacophonic
II. Cacographic
III. Calamitous
IV. Catastrophic
V. Contraindicative
VI. Cataclysmic
Which of the above words have similar meanings?
- A.
IV & VI only
- B.
I, II & V only
- C.
II, V & VI only
- D.
III, IV & VI only
- E.
III, IV, V & VI only
D
Explanation
Cacophonic: harsh sound.
Cacographic: bad handwriting.
Calamitous: disastrous, catastrophic.
Catastrophic: involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.
Contraindicative: suggesting that a particular technique or treatment should not be used.
Cataclysmic: disastrous, tragic.
Words III, IV, and VI all mean disastrous/catastrophic.
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