Question

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence. His decision to quit his stable job and travel the world was driven by a sudden caprice.

• A. Impulse
• B. Sorrow
• C. Delight
• D. Determination

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Impulse

• Defining "Caprice": A caprice is a sudden, unaccountable change of mood or behavior. It refers to a whim or a desire to do something without a logical reason or prior planning. Contextual Clues: The sentence describes quitting a "stable job" to "travel the world." Such a major life change done "suddenly" suggests it wasn't a carefully thought-out plan, but rather a sudden urge. Synonym Match: An impulse is a sudden strong and unreflective urge or desire to act. Both words describe an action taken on the "spur of the moment."