Question

Find the synonym of the underlined word.
Having spent all her money on clothes, Laura is not well off enough to buy even a loaf of bread.
A. Destitute
B. Arrogant
C. Wealthy
D. Afraid
E. Peevish

Answer 1

Hint:The underlined word in the given question is, well off. Let us see what it means. The word ‘well off’ means to be doing sound financially, leading a comfortable living. We will look for an option that means the same as the given word.

 Complete answer:
Destitute: The word ‘destitute’ means deprived, lacking means of subsistence, needy. Example: He is in immense destitution. This word doesn’t mean the same as the given word.

Arrogant: The word ‘arrogant’ means having a feeling of superiority, belittling others by behaviour. Example : His wealth has turned him into an arrogant brat! This word doesn’t express the meaning of the given word.

Wealthy : The word ‘wealthy’ means to possess an abundant amount of money or equivalent , being rich. Example: She belongs to a wealthy family. This word is similar to the given word.

Afraid : The word ‘afraid’ means fear of something, scared, hesitant. Example: He got afraid when she went missing. This is not the intended option.

Peevish : The word ‘peevish’ means showing annoyance, irritation, discontent. Example: He got peevish when she asked the same question repeatedly. This is not the required option.

Hence, the correct answer is Option ‘C’.

Note: The word ‘destitute’ is opposite in meaning to the given word. Therefore, this is an antonym. Some more antonyms of the given word ‘well-off’ are poor , needy, deprived. Some synonyms of the same word are well-to-do, rich. Example: He is well to do, so he keeps helping the poor.