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Which word is NOT a synonym for the word 'vernacular'? A. regional B. indigenous C. indigent D. colloquial

GATE 2015 · General Aptitude · Synonyms · medium

Answer: C. indigent

  1. Establish the meaning of 'vernacular': Vernacular = native or local language/style; informal everyday speech. It is associated with regional, colloquial, and indigenous expressions.
  2. Check each word: Regional (A) = of a region — synonym. Indigenous (B) = native to a place — synonym. Indigent (C) = very poor/destitute — NOT a synonym (different root and meaning). Colloquial (D) = informal/everyday speech — synonym.
  3. Confirm the answer: Indigent (poor/needy) has no connection to vernacular (native/local language). It is the word that is NOT a synonym.