2019 · Q68
Each item consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/groups of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
Cognitivist and linguists believe that every child is born with **innate** qualities.
EnglishSynonyms
- ABiological
- BIntrinsic
- CExtrinsic
- DUnnatural
Explanation
"Innate" means inborn or inherent — "intrinsic," meaning belonging naturally or essentially, is the nearest synonym. "Biological" is too narrow, "extrinsic" is the antonym, and "unnatural" contradicts it. Hence (B).