Question

Select the word from among the given options that is closest in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentence.

The company’s generous donation helped fund the construction of a new library in the village.

• A. Senseless
• B. Sensible
• C. Meagre
• D. Lavish

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Lavish

• Generous means showing a readiness to give more of something than is necessary. • Lavish is a close synonym meaning sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious (often used for large donations). • Meagre is the opposite (small/insufficient). Senseless and Sensible refer to logic/wisdom, not the amount of a donation.