Question

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

• A. truthful
• B. honest
• C. misleading
• D. straightforward

Hint:

Note that Options A ('truthful'), B ('honest'), and D ('straightforward') are all strong positive synonyms of each other representing honesty.
The only negative word representing deceit is 'misleading', making it the clear synonym for 'mendacious'.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understand the word.
Mendacious means not telling the truth - dishonest, deceitful, and prone to lying.
Step 2: Find the synonym.
We need a word that conveys dishonesty or creating false impressions.
Step 3: Eliminate and confirm.
Truthful, honest, and straightforward are all antonyms of mendacious. Misleading - giving a false impression - best captures the sense of mendacious among the options.
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