Question

Which of the following options is the closest in meaning to the word CIRCUITOUS?

A Indirect Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Confusing Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Crooked Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Cyclic Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

‘Circuitous’ means ‘(of a route or journey) longer than the most direct way’, the word which is closest to the meaning of circuitous is ‘crooked’ which means ‘bent or twisted out of shape or out of place’. Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer. ‘Indirect’ means not directly caused by or resulting from something. ‘Confusing’ means bewildering or perplexing. ‘Cyclic’ means occurring in cycles; recurrent.

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