Q42. Choose the word most suitable to replace "elusive" as used in the passage ("launching a restaurant earlier seemed like an el…

English Language ·Previously asked in IBPS PO 2025

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Question

Q42. Choose the word most suitable to replace "elusive" as used in the passage ("launching a restaurant earlier seemed like an elusive dream").

  1. A. Obvious
  2. B. Achievable
  3. C. Unattainable (Correct answer)
  4. D. Defining
  5. E. Difficult

Correct Answer

Option C — Unattainable

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Unattainable.

Key Points

  • "Elusive" means difficult to achieve or nearly impossible to reach — "Unattainable" (impossible to achieve) is the closest match in meaning.

Topics covered: IBPS PO Prelims 2025 Memory Based English Language Vocabulary Word Meaning