2017 · Q1
Which one of the following is the synonym of the word written in capital letters in the sentence, “The FUNDAMENTAL character of an individual defines his entire life”?
General EnglishVocabulary
- AProductive
- BEssential
- CSuccessful
- DEffective
Explanation
Fundamental means forming the essential foundation or core of something. The direct synonym is Essential (B). Productive, Successful, and Effective all describe outcomes or performance, not foundational necessity. In the sentence, the fundamental character of an individual is the essential, core character that defines his entire life, so Essential is the only correct match.