Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Genial
Option 1: Optimistic
Option 2: Cheerful
Option 3: Despondent
Option 4: Positive
Correct Answer: Cheerful
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Genial refers to having a friendly and pleasant disposition, often accompanied by warmth and amiability, and cheerful means being in a good mood, happy, and optimistic, which aligns closely with the meaning of genial.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
- Optimistic refers to having a positive outlook on life and expecting favourable outcomes, but it's a broader term than genial.
- Despondent means feeling hopeless or in low spirits, which is the opposite of genial.
- Positive is a more general term that can encompass optimism and other positive qualities but is not synonymous with genial.
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