2019 · Q71
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.
However, if it must decide, then it should do so on the **narrowest** ground possible.
EnglishSynonyms
- AWidest
- BSlightly
- CSmallest
- DThick
Explanation
"Narrowest" is the superlative of narrow, meaning smallest in extent — "smallest" is its nearest synonym. "Widest" is the antonym, while "slightly" and "thick" are unrelated. Hence (C).