Question

The synonym of ‘Jealous’ is:

• A. Zealous
• B. Callous
• C. Envious
• D. Dangerous

Hint:

Jealous and envious are synonyms, but jealous often refers to relationships, while envious relates to possessions or success.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Meaning of ‘jealous’.
The word “jealous” means feeling resentment or envy because of someone else’s success, possessions, or qualities.

Step 2: Analyze the options.
- Zealous: Means passionate or enthusiastic, not the same as jealous.
- Callous: Means emotionally insensitive, unrelated.
- Envious: Correct, as it expresses the same meaning as jealous.
- (Dangerous: Not related.

Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, the synonym of “jealous” is “envious.”
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