PGLAW 2018 Panjab University Entrance Exam With Answers

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72.

CAREFUL Is To CAUTIOUS As BOASTFUL Is To ?

A: Arrogant

B: Humble

C: Joyful

D: Suspicious

The answer is: A

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Explanation

The words CAREFUL and CAUTIOUS have a similar meaning, indicating the need for taking precautions and avoiding risks. Similarly, BOASTFUL is a word that means tending to brag or show off excessively.

So, the word that has a similar meaning to CAUTIOUS and is related to BOASTFUL is ARROGANT. Arrogance is characterized by overconfidence and a tendency to brag, just as boasting is.

Therefore, the correct answer is A: Arrogant.