NIMCET 2018 — English PYQ
NIMCET | English | 2018 Which of the following is the closest in meaning to the word,
'Clown'
Choose the correct answer:
- A.
Idiot
- B.
Dunce
- C.
Don
- D.
Jester
(Correct Answer)
Jester
Explanation
The correct answer is 'Jester'.
The closest meaning of the given word 'Clown' is 'Jester'.
Clown: someone who behaves in a silly way, often intentionally.
Example: Left alone, the class threw books, pulled faces, and generally clowned.
Jester: a man in the past whose job was to tell jokes and make people laugh.
Example: However, several aspects of his history suggest a more specialized role, one that
combined the activities of cleric, scholar, musician, and jester.
Explanation
The correct answer is 'Jester'.
The closest meaning of the given word 'Clown' is 'Jester'.
Clown: someone who behaves in a silly way, often intentionally.
Example: Left alone, the class threw books, pulled faces, and generally clowned.
Jester: a man in the past whose job was to tell jokes and make people laugh.
Example: However, several aspects of his history suggest a more specialized role, one that
combined the activities of cleric, scholar, musician, and jester.