NIMCET 2018 — English PYQ
NIMCET | English | 2018 Find the synonym that is most nearly similar in meaning to the word:
'Debacle'
Choose the correct answer:
- A.
Catastrophe
(Correct Answer) - B.
Dandy
- C.
Corker
- D.
Opulence
Catastrophe
Explanation
The correct answer is 'Catastrophe'.
The exact synonym of the given word 'Debacle' is 'Catastrophe'.
Debacle: a complete failure, especially because of bad planning and organization.
Example: The collapse of the company was described as the greatest financial debacle in US history.
Catastrophe: a sudden event that causes very great trouble or destruction.
Example: They were warned of the ecological catastrophe to come.
Explanation
The correct answer is 'Catastrophe'.
The exact synonym of the given word 'Debacle' is 'Catastrophe'.
Debacle: a complete failure, especially because of bad planning and organization.
Example: The collapse of the company was described as the greatest financial debacle in US history.
Catastrophe: a sudden event that causes very great trouble or destruction.
Example: They were warned of the ecological catastrophe to come.