Question

Find out a word which is nearest in meaning to the word given in capitals.
COGENT

• A. muddled
• B. ineffective
• C. persuasive
• D. vague

Hint:

In synonym questions, examine the tone of the target word.
'COGENT' has a strong positive tone related to logic and clarity.
Options A, B, and D are negative terms, whereas Option C ('persuasive') is positive and matches the meaning.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understand the word.
Cogent means clear, logical, and convincing - an argument that is cogent compels belief.
Step 2: Find the synonym.
We need a word closest in meaning to clear and convincing.
Step 3: Eliminate and confirm.
Muddled and vague are antonyms. Ineffective also contradicts cogent. Persuasive - able to convince - best matches the meaning of cogent.
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