A. Sturdy
B. Dull
C. Blunt
D. Obstinate

Explanation:

The word stodgy means boring, dull, or lacking originality or excitement. It can also describe food that is heavy and difficult to digest, but in vocabulary exams it usually refers to dull or uninteresting.

So, the synonym of stodgy is dull.

Real-Life Example

• The lecture was stodgy and difficult to stay awake through.
• The lecture was dull and difficult to stay awake through.

Boring = Stodgy

Main Points for Exams

• Stodgy means dull, boring, or unimaginative.
• It can also describe heavy, rich food.
• Dull is its correct synonym.
• Therefore, Option B is correct.
• Common in PPSC, FPSC, CSS, PMS, NTS, IELTS, TOEFL exams.

Quick Memory Trick

😴 Stodgy = Boring
📖 Dull = Same Meaning

Exciting ↔ Stodgy
Stodgy ↔ Dull ✔️