Question

Directions: In the question, each word is followed by five options. Choose the option which is the closest synonym of the given words. While choosing your answer, keep in mind the finer distinctions in the meaning and usage of certain words.
RAUCOUS

• A. Reverberant
• B. Decorous
• C. Strident
• D. Galenic
• E. Restrained

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The question asks for the closest synonym to the word "RAUCOUS" from the given options. To answer this, let's first understand what "RAUCOUS" means:

• Raucous: This adjective describes a sound that is loud, harsh, and grating. It typically refers to noises that are disturbing or unpleasant to the ears.

The given options are:

• Reverberant: This means a sound that is echoed or resounding. While this can describe a loud noise, it does not necessarily convey the harshness inherent in "raucous".
• Decorous: This means keeping with good taste and propriety; polite and restrained. This is unrelated to the concept of sound and therefore not a synonym.
• Strident: This adjective describes a sound that is loud and harsh, similar to "raucous". It suggests an element of being forcefully or unpleasantly loud.
• Galenic: This refers to a group of plants used in traditional medicine, with no relation to sound or noise.
• Restrained: This describes a controlled, moderated state, often counter to "raucous," which suggests lack of restraint.

Among these options, Strident is the correct choice as it most closely matches the harsh and discordant quality of "raucous". The other options either do not relate to harshness in sound or are not related to sound at all.

Therefore, the correct synonym for "RAUCOUS" from the given choices is Strident.