Synonym of OBSOLETE — Synonyms & Antonyms Aptitude Question
Synonym of OBSOLETE: Choose the word closest in meaning to OBSOLETE: Answer and worked solution on CodeKairo.
- Topic: Synonyms & Antonyms
- Section: Verbal Ability
- Difficulty: Easy
- Time target: 35 seconds
Question
Choose the word closest in meaning to OBSOLETE:
Options
- Outdated
- Expensive
- Fragile
- Complicated
Show the answer and the worked solution
Correct answer: A. Outdated
Worked solution
- Obsolete means no longer produced or used.
- Outdated matches it.
Answer: Outdated.
The idea
Think of where you have met the word — obsolete technology, obsolete rules. The usual context often gives the meaning away.
Shortcut. The noun obsolescence, as in 'planned obsolescence', is products being made to go out of date — so obsolete means outdated.
Common trap. "Fragile" — old equipment is often worn and breakable, but obsolete means no longer in use, however sturdy it is.