Synonym of VIGILANT — Synonyms & Antonyms Aptitude Question
Synonym of VIGILANT: Choose the word closest in meaning to VIGILANT: 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 VIGILANT:
Options
- Watchful
- Sleepy
- Friendly
- Angry
Show the answer and the worked solution
Correct answer: A. Watchful
Worked solution
- Vigilant means keeping careful watch for danger.
- Watchful is the closest.
Answer: Watchful.
The idea
The root vigil- means awake or alert, as in vigil and invigilate. Roots give a reliable first guess.
Shortcut. A vigilant guard or a vigilance committee is on the lookout — the word always describes keeping watch.
Common trap. "Angry" — the related word vigilante suggests an angry mob; vigilant itself only means alert and watchful.