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    Find the word nearest in meaning to the given word : Impetuous
    Question

    Find the word nearest in meaning to the given word :
    Impetuous

    A.

    Impulsive

    B.

    Cowardly

    C.

    Indecisive

    D.

    Confused

    Correct option is A

    Word: Impetuous
    · English Meaning: acting or done quickly and without careful thought; rash
    · Hindi Meaning: उतावला, बिना सोचे समझे कार्य करने वाला
    · Example Sentence: His impetuous nature often got him into trouble because he never paused to think.
    Correct Synonym:
    (a) Impulsive
    · English Meaning: acting suddenly without thinking about the consequences
    · Hindi Meaning: आवेग में किया गया, जल्दबाज़
    · Example Sentence: She made an impulsive decision to book a flight that very night.
    Explanation of Incorrect Options:
    (b) Cowardly – Incorrect
    · English Meaning: lacking courage or bravery
    · Hindi Meaning: डरपोक, कायर
    · Reason: Not related to acting hastily or without thought.
    (c) Indecisive – Incorrect
    · English Meaning: unable to make decisions quickly
    · Hindi Meaning: अनिर्णयकारी, जिसे निर्णय लेने में कठिनाई हो
    · Reason: Opposite in nature to "impetuous", which refers to quick action.
    (d) Confused – Incorrect
    · English Meaning: unable to think clearly or understand
    · Hindi Meaning: भ्रमित, उलझन में
    · Reason: Does not imply rash or fast action like "impetuous" does.
    Conclusion:
    The word "impetuous" is closest in meaning to "impulsive" because both refer to acting quickly without careful consideration.

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