Verbal Ability - Synonyms - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Synonyms - Section 1 (Q.No. 23)
Directions to Solve
In the following the questions choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
23.
STERILE
Discussion:
51 comments Page 1 of 6.
Lasya said:
2 years ago
Sterile - a person not able to produce children.
Childless - It is a state of not having children.
Barren - poor to produce. So, it's kind of not able to produce.
So, the answer is BARREN
Childless - It is a state of not having children.
Barren - poor to produce. So, it's kind of not able to produce.
So, the answer is BARREN
(25)
Rama krushna Mallick said:
2 years ago
Childless means it may also who losing his/ her child even they gives birth but Barren means totally unproductive i.e. unable to reproduce or No ability to reproduce.
Correct me, If I'm wrong.
Correct me, If I'm wrong.
(12)
Keerthi said:
2 years ago
Childless is the correct answer.
(2)
Priyanka Khose said:
4 years ago
I think childless is more suitable because barren means unproductive of course but related to soil and farming.
(6)
Neha saju said:
5 years ago
Sterile has two meanings. The important one being unable to produce any offspring. Childless is the correct answer. Barren is also a suitable option. Arid means dry and sterile doesn't mean dry.
(4)
CHANDER PRAKASH said:
5 years ago
But childless is much Better than Barren.
(1)
Zishan said:
5 years ago
Why not Childless?
Ganesh said:
7 years ago
Childless can also be the answer right?
Shalu said:
7 years ago
Why can't we use childless? is childless a proper word?
(1)
Shara said:
8 years ago
What is the meaning of arid?
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