Synonym of TENACIOUS — Synonyms & Antonyms Aptitude Question
Synonym of TENACIOUS: Choose the word closest in meaning to TENACIOUS: Answer and worked solution on CodeKairo.
- Topic: Synonyms & Antonyms
- Section: Verbal Ability
- Difficulty: Medium
- Time target: 40 seconds
Question
Choose the word closest in meaning to TENACIOUS:
Options
- Persistent
- Fragile
- Hesitant
- Generous
Show the answer and the worked solution
Correct answer: A. Persistent
Worked solution
- Tenacious means holding firmly and not giving up.
- Persistent is the closest.
- Hesitant and fragile both suggest weakness.
Answer: Persistent.
The idea
The root ten- means 'hold' (tenant, retain, tenure). Spotting the root narrows the field immediately.
Shortcut. A tenacious grip or a tenacious defender never lets go — the sense is refusing to give up, which is persistent.
Common trap. "Fragile" — confusing tenacious with tenuous (thin, flimsy); tenacious means the reverse, holding firm.