GATE Overflow | General Aptitude | Test 1 | Question: 5

Question

Synonym:
prodigal :: _________

• A. nomad
• B. gifted child
• C. extravagant
• D. economical person

Comments

if prodigal is derived from prodigy then as prodigy means gifted child then why not option B

Answer 1

Answer is:  C

Answer 2

answer  is  ( c )  gifted  child  

since  prodigal  derived  from prodigy  which  means   gifted  child

Comments

prodigy = gifted => child prodigy = gifted child, person with extra capbilities

but prodigal = extravagant