Problem

Fill in the blank by using a word that has a similar meaning to the word Erroneous.

John’s credit card transaction was declined as the card was reported as lost and____.

Clue

Meaning of "Erroneous" - Describes something or someone is mistaken or incorrect.

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Choice-A

Choice A is incorrect because "erroneous" means incorrect, not correct. So, saying "synonym for 'erroneous' is correct" contradicts itself. Think of "erroneous" like "wrong," not "right.

{sbBox2-wrong} correct

Choice-B

Choice B is correct. "Erroneous" means wrong or mistaken. A synonym, "invalid," also means not correct. So, saying "invalid" instead of "erroneous" is like saying "wrong" instead of "mistaken." Both words mean the same thing: something is not right.

{sbBox2-correct} invalid

Choice-C

Choice C is incorrect. "Erroneous" means wrong or incorrect, while "accurate" means correct or exact. They have opposite meanings, so they are not synonyms. Saying they are synonyms would be like saying hot and cold mean the same thing!

{sbBox2-wrong} accurate

Choice-D

Choice D is incorrect because "erroneous" means wrong or incorrect, while "valid" means true or acceptable. They have opposite meanings. A synonym for "erroneous" could be "mistaken" or "incorrect," but not "valid.

{sbBox2-wrong} valid

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Answer

Choice B

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