Select the most appropriate synonym for the highlighted word The government 39 s utilitarian stance ...........

English Language (CGL) Word Building (Antonyms & Synonyms)

Select the most appropriate synonym for the highlighted word. The government's utilitarian stance was appreciated by all.

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thrust

fanciful

useful

distasteful

- The highlighted word "utilitarian" refers to something that is designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive.

- Option 1, "thrust," means the main point or essence of something. It is not a synonym for utilitarian.

- Option 2, "fanciful," means imaginative or unrealistic, which is the opposite of utilitarian.

- Option 3, "useful," correctly aligns with utilitarian’s focus on practicality and functionality.

- Option 4, "distasteful," means unpleasant or disagreeable, and does not align with the meaning of utilitarian.

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