Q5
EnglishVocabulary: Meaning, Synonyms & Antonyms
Give one word substitution/meaning of the underlined word. The whole idea is quite preposterous.
- a.improper judgment
- b.debatable
- c.unacceptable
- d.unbelievable or unreasonable
Answer: (D) unbelievable or unreasonable
'Preposterous' means utterly absurd, contrary to reason or common sense, so 'unbelievable or unreasonable' (D) is the right meaning. The word comes from Latin prae (before) + posterus (coming after), literally 'back to front'. 'Debatable' (B) only means open to argument, which is far weaker; 'unacceptable' (C) means not satisfactory and 'improper judgment' (A) is a misjudgment, and neither carries the sense of absurdity. Synonyms: absurd, ludicrous, outrageous, nonsensical. Antonyms: sensible, reasonable, rational.