Question

The synonym for the word ‘fancy' is

• A. extravagant
• B. inadequate
• C. modest
• D. temperate

Hint:

Remember: Fancy = Decorative = Ornamental = Extravagant.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word. The word fancy can mean:
• Decorative or elaborate.
• Unusually attractive or expensive.
• Ornamental or extravagant.

Step 1: Understand the meaning of “fancy”.
In this context, “fancy” refers to something that is: \[ \text{Showy, decorative, or elaborate.} \]

Step 2: Compare the given options.

• Extravagant -- elaborate, luxurious or fancy \checkmark
• Inadequate -- insufficient
• Modest -- simple and not showy
• Temperate -- moderate or self-controlled Only extravagant has a meaning similar to fancy.

Step 3: Eliminate incorrect options.

• Inadequate -- opposite meaning.
• Modest -- opposite of fancy.
• Temperate -- unrelated.

Step 4: Final conclusion.
Hence, the synonym of fancy is: \[ \boxed{\text{Extravagant}} \]