Question

Choose the word most similar in meaning to elusive:

• A. Clear
• B. Hard to catch
• C. Definite
• D. Easy to understand

Hint:

For synonym questions, think of a sentence using the given word (e.g., The elusive thief escaped). Replace the word with each option to see which fits best. Eliminate options that are opposites or unrelated, and consider both literal and figurative meanings.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Elusive describes something that is difficult to grasp, capture, or pin down, whether physically (e.g., an elusive animal) or abstractly (e.g., an elusive concept). Hard to catch (B) directly aligns with this meaning, capturing both literal and figurative senses. Options (A) clear and (C) definite are antonyms, as they suggest something easily understood or certain, opposite to elusive.
Option (D) easy to understand also contradicts the meaning of elusive, which implies difficulty. The synonym relationship is clearest with (B), as it preserves the sense of being challenging to attain or comprehend.