ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

WILLIAM WORDSWORTH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the meaning of vacant?
A
Empty; having or showing no intelligence or interest.
B
Engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought.
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Vacant has its roots in the Latin word meaning “empty” or “free.” It can mean “unoccupied, ” such as that seat next to you on the train-even if you’ve put your coat there. A vacant look or stare, however, is one that shows no intelligence or the slightest spark of interest.

Detailed explanation-2: -vacant adjective (EMPTY) not filled or occupied; available to be used: The hospital has no vacant beds.

Detailed explanation-3: -empty, vacant, blank, void, vacuous mean lacking contents which could or should be present. empty suggests a complete absence of contents. an empty bucket. vacant suggests an absence of appropriate contents or occupants.

Detailed explanation-4: -Some common synonyms of vacant are blank, empty, vacuous, and void.

Detailed explanation-5: -devoid of thought or reflection: a vacant mind. characterized by, showing, or proceeding from lack of thought or intelligence: a vacant answer; a vacant expression on a face. not occupied by an incumbent, official, or the like, as a benefice or office.

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