Vocabulary

Synonyms

Medium

Select the correct synonym for the word: EPHEMERAL

Putrid

Invisible

Temporary

Permanent

✅ Correct Option: 3

Option 1 -> Putrid means decaying or rotten, which relates to smell/condition, not duration.

Option 2 -> Invisible means cannot be seen, which relates to visibility, not time.

Option 3 -> Temporary means lasting for a limited time, which directly matches the meaning of ephemeral (short-lived/fleeting).

Option 4 -> Permanent means lasting indefinitely, which is the opposite of ephemeral.

Hence, Option 3: Temporary -> Ephemeral describes something that lasts for a very short time or is transitory in nature, making "temporary" the most accurate synonym among the given choices -> correct

2025: 2 June Shift 1

Select the word similar in meaning to the given word: Munificent

2023: 30 May Shift 1

Match the words given in List - I with their Synonyms in List - II.

List - I	List - II
(A) Heinous	(I) Swamp
(B) Marsh	(II) Withdraw
(C) Repeal	(III) Lively
(D) Jauntily	(IV) Abominable

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

2025: 23 May Shift 2

Identify the word closest in meaning to the underlined word from the options given below:

The acrimonious scenes at the board meeting depicted the members in a poor light.

2025: 16 May Shift 1

Choose the correct synonym of the word SQUANDER from the options given below:

2025: 26 May Shift 1

Select the word closest in meaning to the word: Plausible

2025: 19 May Shift 2

Select the option closest in meaning to the underlined word: She read out aloud to all of us the lurid headlines about the incident.

Select the correct synonym for the word: EPHEMERAL

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