A sentence with an underlined word is given below. Select the most appropriate synonym for the underlined word.  Elsa's father had to still go out as he was part of the essential personnel at the hospital. 

A sentence with an underlined word is given below. Select the most appropriate synonym for the underlined word.  Elsa's father had to still go out as he was part of the essential personnel at the hospital.  Correct Answer Crucial

The correct answer is option 4 i.e.  crucial
Key Points 

The sentence talks about Elsa's father having to go out because he held a position at the hospital which was considered necessary. 

  • Essential: absolutely necessary (absolutely necessary )
  • Crucial: of great importance (काफी महत्व की)

Thus, it is clear that 'essential' and 'crucial' are synonyms.
Additional Information 

Let's look at the meanings of the other words:

  • Optional: Available as a choice but is not necessary or compulsory (विकल्प के रूप में उपलब्ध है लेकिन आवश्यक या अनिवार्य नहीं है)
  • Additional: Added as an extra, to supplement a complete item (एक अतिरिक्त के रूप में जोड़ा गया, एक संपूर्ण आइटम के पूरक के लिए)
  • Contracted: Entered a formal and legally binding agreement with someone; decreased in size, number, or range (किसी के साथ औपचारिक और कानूनी रूप से बाध्यकारी समझौता किया; आकार, संख्या या सीमा में कमी)

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