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 2 of 6.
CHANDER PRAKASH said:
5 years ago
But childless is much Better than Barren.
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Pravin C said:
1 decade ago
Arid is also a synonym of sterile.
RHIA said:
1 decade ago
I think the given answer is wrong.
Sterile means: Germ-free, hygienic, spotless clean, etc.
Sterile means: Germ-free, hygienic, spotless clean, etc.
VNV PHANINDRA said:
1 decade ago
Sterile means lacking of productivity in crops. Its not related to humans so its not childless. So it is barren.
Sreekanth said:
1 decade ago
I think its all of the above.
Pushkar Dhall said:
10 years ago
Sterile : Not able to produce children or young. I think it means childless.
Dolly mishra said:
10 years ago
Arid is same too Barren. Then why Barre?
Manohar said:
9 years ago
STERILE has two meanings:
i) not able to produce children and
ii) free from bacteria.
The given options childless which is much more relevant than barren.
i) not able to produce children and
ii) free from bacteria.
The given options childless which is much more relevant than barren.
Rima said:
9 years ago
Dry, arid both are synonyms of barren. So I think correct answer is childless.
Abhishek said:
9 years ago
According to me, childless is the right option.
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