WBCS.LIVE practice question

Choose the word which is nearest in meaning to 'Vicarious'.

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Vituperative
  2. Indirect
  3. Supportive
  4. Isolated

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Indirect

Explanation: Vicarious: means experienced or felt indirectly, through the experience of another person. Vituperative ❌: means abusive or harsh in language; unrelated. Indirect ✅: closest meaning; not done personally but through another. Supportive ❌: means giving help or encouragement; not same as vicarious. Isolated ❌: means alone, separated; not connected. Example: She felt a vicarious thrill watching her son win the match. Here, the experience is indirect. ✅