2019 · Q69
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.
It was **obligatory** for the board to implement the rule.
EnglishSynonyms
- ACompulsory
- BUnnecessary
- CBy chance
- DProblematic
Explanation
"Obligatory" means required by rule or law — "compulsory" is the direct synonym. "Unnecessary" is the antonym, while "by chance" and "problematic" are unrelated. Hence (A).