Synonyms · Question 29 · Hard

Choose the word most similar in meaning to PROPITIOUS.

  1. Precarious
  2. Prolonged
  3. Hostile
  4. Favourable
Answer and explanation

Answer: D. Favourable

Explanation: Propitious means giving a good chance of success, i.e. favourable, as in 'a propitious moment'. Hostile is the opposite.

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