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Which of these is similar in meaning to the given word? Pertinent

Which of these is similar in meaning to the given word? Pertinent Correct Answer Apposite

The correct answer is option 2.

Pertinent means relevant or applicable to a particular matter; apposite.

For eg; The student asked a lot of pertinent questions.

Irrelevant means not connected with or relevant to something. 

Apposite means are apt in the circumstances or in relation to something.

For eg; He gave an apposite quotation.

It is clear from the examples that pertinent and apposite are similar in meaning.

Ambulant means able to walk about; not confined to bed.

Stiff means not easily bent or changed in shape; rigid.

So, options 1,3 and 4 are incorrect.

 
 
 
 
 

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