Question

Choose the word or phrase which is nearest in meaning to the given word:

Hybrid

• A. Crossbreed
• B. Pedigreed
• C. Hackneyed
• D. Unusual

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Crossbreed

'Hybrid' means something that is a mixture of two very different things.

Option B - 'Pedigreed' is used to describe an animal, especially a dog, whose parents and other relations are all of the same breed. Thus option B is incorrect.

Option C - 'Hackneyed' means a phrase or a word that is used so often that it becomes boring. Thus option C is incorrect.

Option D - 'Unusual' means different from others of the same type in a way that is surprising, interesting or attractive. Thus option D is incorrect.

Option A - 'Crossbreed' means an animal or plant that is a mixture of breeds and therefore is a new variety. Thus option A is the correct answer.

'Hybrid - Crossbreed'