Question

Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the word printed in italic bold in the sentence.
Vanity is often noticeable in a great leader.
a) desirable
b) admirable
c) remarkable
d) visible

Answer 1

Hint: Synonyms are words or phrases that mean exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase. For example- ‘sad’ and ‘depressed’.
 Two words that can be interchanged in a context are said to be synonymous relative to that context.

Complete answer:
In the given question, the word ‘noticeable’ refers to something or someone capable or worthy of being noticed; capable of being detected.
Let us analyze the options given to us in this question:
Option (a.), 'desirable', refers to something or someone worth having or seeking or achieving.
Therefore, option (a.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous with that of the given word ‘noticeable’.
Option (b.), ‘admirable', refers to something or someone deserving of the highest esteem or admiration.
Therefore, option (b.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous with that of the given word ‘noticeable’.
Option (c.), ‘remarkable', refers to something or someone worthy of attention because it is interesting, significant, or unusual.
Therefore, option (c.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘noticeable’.
Option (d.), ‘visible', refers to something or someone capable of being seen; or open to easy view.
Therefore, option (d.) is correct as its meaning is synonymous to that of the given word ‘noticeable’.

Note:
If you don’t know the definition of the given word and have only used it in some given context previously, then use the given word in a sentence. Substitute the given word with each word in the options and choose the word which does not conflict with the context provided by the given word.