English Synonyms Synonyms Question #6672 (CAT-I)

The fire was a result of a __________ act of arson, not an accident.

A Demolish
B Delusion
C Delicious
D Deliberate
Correct Answer & Explanation
Option D
• The sentence indicates that the act was intentional and planned, not accidental. • 'Deliberate' (adjective) means done consciously and intentionally. This fits the context perfectly. • 'Demolish' (verb) means to tear down. • 'Delusion' (noun) is a false belief. • 'Delicious' (adjective) describes taste. • Thus, 'Deliberate' is the correct word.