Question

Select the word closest in meaning to the given word:
Desire

• A. Aspiration
• B. Destination
• C. Security
• D. Reduce

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Aspiration

The given word, 'desire' is a noun which means "a strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen". The word, 'aspiration' in option A means 'a strong desire/ longing to achieve something'. As both the words have a similar meaning, option A is correct.

The word, 'destination' is a noun which means 'the place to which someone or something is going or being sent'.

The word, 'security' is a noun which means 'protection of a person, building, organisation or country against any threat/ attack'.

The word, 'reduce' is a verb which means 'make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size'.

As all the above three words are quite different in meaning from the word, 'desire', options B, C and D are incorrect.