Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option:

The _________ are not always cowards.

• A. Cautious
• B. Vigilant
• C. Thrifty
• D. Miserly

Answer 1

The correct option is A Cautious

Option A: 'Cautious' means 'to be alert against any hazardous situation'. It relates to the given sentence: being alert or careful against any danger does not make you a coward.

Hence option A is correct.

Option B: 'Vigilant' means 'to be watchful or attentive'. It isn't the most suitable word, as compared to 'cautious', because 'vigilant' has a broader meaning, and does not limit to being watchful against danger.

Option C: 'Thrifty' means 'thriving or successful'.

Option D: 'Miserly' means 'to live in poor circumstances in order to save money and hoard it, even if you can afford living comfortably'.

These words do not complete the sentence in meaning, and 'cautious' is the most appropriate option.

Hence options B, C and D are incorrect.