NIMCET 2014 — English PYQ
NIMCET | English | 2014Pick out the correct word that best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Prudent
Choose the correct answer:
- A.
Skillful
- B.
Efficient
- C.
Wise
(Correct Answer) - D.
Profitable
Wise
Explanation
Let's look at the meanings of the given word and marked option:
Prudent- acting with or showing care and thought for the future
Wise- having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment
Let's look at the meanings of the other given options:
Skillful- having or showing skill
Efficient- (especially of a system or machine) achieving maximum productivity with minimum
wasted effort or expense
Profitable- (of a business or activity) yielding profit or financial gain
Hence from the given meanings, we find that Prudent and Wise are synonyms.
Explanation
Let's look at the meanings of the given word and marked option:
Prudent- acting with or showing care and thought for the future
Wise- having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment
Let's look at the meanings of the other given options:
Skillful- having or showing skill
Efficient- (especially of a system or machine) achieving maximum productivity with minimum
wasted effort or expense
Profitable- (of a business or activity) yielding profit or financial gain
Hence from the given meanings, we find that Prudent and Wise are synonyms.

