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In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word. 1). Godliness2). Reverence3). Atrocity4). Piety |
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Answer» Scurrility = abusing; insulting; offending. Thus, Option 3) Atrocity (cruelty; offense) is a synonym. Reverence = deep RESPECT for SOMEONE or something. Piety = the quality of being RELIGIOUS. |
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| 52. |
1). Rare2). Explicit3). Gargantuan4). Quiet |
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Answer» The word 'tacit' means 'unspoken.' The MEANINGS of the words are: Rare=> infrequent Explicit=> direct Gargantuan=> Huge |
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| 53. |
1). Serene2). Smart3). Caring4). Meandering |
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Answer» Serene means calm. MEANDERING means wandering. Sagacious means judicious or smart. e.g. The judge was a sagacious man. |
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| 54. |
1). Embrace2). Exile3). Avoid4). Deport |
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Answer» OSTRACISE = exclude from a society or group. Thus, OPTION 1) Embrace (ACCEPT; welcome) is an antonym. Exile = expel and bar (someone) from their native country, typically for political or punitive reasons. Deport is a SYNONYM of exile. |
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| 55. |
1). Humble2). Proud3). Soft4). Obedient |
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Answer» Ingratiating = BRINGING oneself into FAVOUR with SOMEONE by FLATTERING or trying to PLEASE them. Thus, Option 2) Proud is an antonym. |
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| 56. |
1). Genial2). Genuine3). Bespoke4). Belligerent |
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Answer» The GIVEN word means EAGER or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight$. So, its opposite must mean CALM or peaceful. Out of the given options, only 'genial' can give the intended meaning. e.g. The genial ways of Anuradha quickly won the hearts of her enemies. Genuine means true, authentic. Bespoke means specially made or ADAPTED to order. Belligerent means aggressive and hostile. Therefore, the correct answer is option 1. |
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| 57. |
1). Insensitive2). Bold3). Friendly4). Dearth |
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Answer» The WORD 'blunt' MEANS 'insensitive.' Thus option 1 is the CORRECT answer. The word 'dearth' means 'scarcity.' |
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| 58. |
1). Veer2). Entangle3). Deceive4). Fasten |
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Answer» To veer MEANS to change direction. Entangle is to be mixed up. To fasten is to fix something properly. But, to ensnare is to trick or DECEIVE someone. e.g. The WITCH ensnared the VILLAGERS with her magic. Therefore, the correct ANSWER is option 3. |
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| 59. |
1). Keep2). Promote3). Prevaricate4). Import |
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Answer» The CORRECT word is 'Promote'. Promote means 'raise (someone) to a higher position or rank' which is opposite in meaning of the word 'relegate' which means 'assign an inferior rank or position to'. Keep => have or retain possession of. PREVARICATE => speak or act in an evasive way. Import => INTRODUCE (an idea) from a different place or CONTEXT. |
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| 60. |
1). Frigid2). Muggy3). Sticky4). Soggy |
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Answer» The WORD 'sultry' means (of the air or weather) hot and HUMID. The word with the OPPOSITE meaning is 'frigid' which means very cold in temperature.$ The other words mean:$ Muggy - (of the weather) unpleasantly warm and humid$ Sticky - TENDING or designed to stick to things on contact.$ Soggy - very wet and soft.$ |
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| 61. |
1). Expansion2). Friendly3). Increase4). Personification |
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Answer» FIRSTLY, let's find out the meaning of given word epitome: a person or thing that is a PERFECT example of a particular quality or type.$ Now, check the meanings of the FOLLOWING words:$ Expansion: the action of becoming larger or more extensive.$ Friendly: kind and pleasant.$ Increase: become or make greater in size, amount, or degree.$ Personification: a figure intended to represent an abstract quality.$ Here, OPTION 4 i.e. personification is the most similar in meaning to the given word. Hence, option 4 is the correct answer.$ |
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| 62. |
1). Indulge2). Consume3). Accept4). Avoid |
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Answer» Abstain => to REFRAIN/ avoid |
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| 63. |
1). Fetter2). Deviate3). Relieve4). Dwindle |
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Answer» The word 'mitigate' MEANS 'moderate; relieve.' Thus OPTION 3 is the CORRECT ANSWER. Fetter=> shackle Deviate=> diverge Dwindle=> decrease |
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| 64. |
1). Provoke2). Blame3). Weaken4). Justify |
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Answer» The word 'consolidate' MEANS 'make something strong' thus 'weaken' is the word OPPOSITE in meaning. OPTION 3 is the correct ANSWER. |
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| 65. |
1). Cloth2). Anatomy3). Form4). Building |
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| 66. |
1). Variable 2). Trifling 3). Trivial 4). Forlorn |
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Answer» The word futile means 'incapable of producing any USEFUL result; POINTLESS.' So the BEST antonym to suit is Variable as all other give a similar meaning. Thus OPTION 1 is the correct answer.$ Trifling=> unimportant Trivial => of little value Forlorn => unhappy |
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| 67. |
1). Impudent2). Abate3). Refurbish4). Demure |
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Answer» Correct Option - 2 Firstly, let's find the meaning of the given word palliate :-try to lessen the seriousness or extent of, relieve.$ Now, let US SEE the meanings of the following words :- Impudent - casually rude, insolent. Abate - become less intense or widespread.$ Refurbish - to restore or IMPROVE, brighten. Demure - QUIET, modest, reserved. Here, option 2, i.e. abate is the most similar in meaning to the given word. Thus, option 2 is the correct answer. |
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| 68. |
1). Insolent treatment2). Worshipping someone3). Accusing someone legally4). Talking in a depressed manner |
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Answer» The word 'contumely' MEANS 'insolent or 'insulting LANGUAGE or treatment.' Thus option 2 expresses the opposite MEANING.$ |
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| 69. |
1). Frugality2). Richness3). Hatred4). Malice |
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Answer» MALICE means meanness. Richness is having a lot of wealth. Hatred is disliking someone. But, parsimony means being very unwilling to spend one's resources or frugality. e.g. The man BECAME rich mainly DUE to his parsimony. Therefore, the correct answer is OPTION 1. |
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| 70. |
1). Negotiate2). Denigrate3). Listless4). Promote |
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Answer» The given word means assigning an inferior RANK or position to someone$. So, its opposite must mean upgrading or promoting. Out of the given options, only 'PROMOTE' can give the intended meaning. e.g. The office decided to promote the employee based on his work ethic. To negotiate means to make a deal. To denigrate means to criticise unfairly. LISTLESS means lacking energy. |
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| 71. |
1). Detestable2). Equivocal3). Admirable4). Atrocious |
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Answer» The WORD 'execrable' MEANS 'extremely bad or UNPLEASANT.$ 'Detestable' => 'unpleasant'.$ 'Equivocal' => 'ambiguous'.$ 'Admirable' => 'praiseworthy.'$ Thus, option 3 is the word carrying an opposite MEANING.$ |
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| 72. |
1). Breed2). Strain3). Concoct4). Accomplishment |
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Answer» The correct word here is 'accomplishment' which MEANS 'something that has been ACHIEVED successfully$' which is similar in meaning to the word 'feat' which means 'an achievement that requires great courage, skill, or strength$'. Breed => cause (an animal) to produce offspring, especially in a controlled and organized way.$ Strain => force (a part of one's BODY or oneself) to make an unusually great EFFORT.$ Concoct => make (a dish or meal) by combining various ingredients.$ |
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1). Restive2). Gregarious3). Laconic4). Impromptu |
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Answer» Agitated = feeling or appearing TROUBLED or nervous. Thus, the CORRECT synonym would be OPTION 1) Restive (UNABLE to remain STILL, silent, or submissive, especially because of boredom or dissatisfaction; nervous). Gregarious = fond of company; sociable. Laconic = someone who uses very few words. Impromptu = done without being planned or rehearsed. |
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| 74. |
1). Capricious2). Abundant3). Indispensable4). Crucial |
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Answer» The WORD 'mercurial' means 'that which CHANGES very quickly'. Thus option 1 is the CORRECT answer as 'capricious' means the same. The meanings of the other WORDS are as follows: Abundant: plenty |
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| 75. |
Waggish1). Jocular2). Whimsical3). Flippant4). Solemn |
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Answer» Correct Answer: SOLEMN Waggish means ‘humorous, playful or MISCHIEVOUS’ while solemn means ‘formal, dignified and composed’. The other words are near synonyms of waggish and are incorrect. ‘Jocular’ means ‘humorous’, ‘whimsical’ means ‘PLAYFULLY quaint’ and ‘FLIPPANT’ means ‘not SERIOUS or respectful’. |
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1). Devotion2). Piety3). Hatred4). Praise |
| Answer» Reverence means DEVOTION. Piety and praise also give SIMILAR MEANINGS. Only hatred gives the opposite of reverence. So, option 3 is the correct ANSWER. | |
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1). Resistance2). Determination3). Repair4). Strut |
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Answer» Fortitude means courage usually in an ADVERSITY and AMONG the words given, the closest meaning to it is DETERMINATION. Resistance means to oppose Repair means to fix and Strut has multiple meanings and can include pacing or a bar of support, and these do not fall under the meaning of the given word. Hence, the ANSWER is 2 - Determination. |
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1). Daring2). Compassionate3). Malignant4). Light |
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Answer» The WORD 'clement' means 'compassionate' or 'forbearing.' The other words mean as: DARING=> bold Malignant=> deadly |
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Stringent1). Annoying2). Revengeful3). Incidental4). Rigorous |
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Answer» ‘Stringent’ means strict and rigid. Therefore, the WORD ‘rigorous’ is the closest in meaning and the correct answer. Annoying means CAUSING irritation, revengeful means spiteful and incidental means occurring by chance. |
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1). Putrid2). Bawdy3). Opaque4). Chaste |
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Answer» The given WORD means completely transparent. So, its opposite must mean non-transparent or unclear. Out of the given options, only 'opaque' can give the intended meaning. e.g. The HOUSE had opaque windows, which made it impossible to see the fair. Putrid means decaying or rotting. Bawdy means INDECENTLY funny. Chaste means pure, clean. Therefore, the correct answer is OPTION 3. |
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1). Habitual2). Gracious3). Subtle4). Discreet |
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n the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word. 1). Fat2). Broad3). Dumpy4). Slim |
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Answer» Rotund = LARGE; fat. Thus, Option 4) SLIM (thin) is an antonym. Dumpy = short and fat. |
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1). Only a and b2). Only b and c3). Only c and d4). Only d and a |
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Answer» Energy is a noun and has TWO meanings: (i) the strength and VITALITY required for SUSTAINED physical or mental activity. Now let us look at the meanings of the given words: Thus from the provided meanings it is clear that (a) and (d) are synonymous to the word 'energy' while (b) and (c) are antonyms. Hence option 2 is the correct answer.$ |
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1). Obsolote2). Superannuated3). Current4). Ancient |
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Answer» The MEANINGS of the words are as FOLLOWS: ANTIQUE => old Obsolete => outdated Superannuated => old-fashioned Current => recent Ancient=> very old Thus option 3 is the correct ANSWER. |
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1). Populous2). Purgative3). Sluggish4). Nocturnal |
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Answer» Correct Option - 3 Firstly, let's find the meaning of the given word indolent :- wanting to avoid activity or EXERTION, lazy.$ Now, let us see the meanings of the following words :- Populous - having a large population, DENSELY populated. Purgative - strongly laxative in effect. Sluggish - slow-moving or inactive.$ Nocturnal - OCCURRING or ACTIVE at night.$ Here, option 3, i.e. sluggish is the most similar in meaning to the given word. Thus, option 3 is the correct ANSWER. |
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| 86. |
1). Negligent2). Expert3). Dignified4). Moribund |
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Answer» The word 'assiduous' means 'hard-working'. The meanings of the words are: Negligent=> careless Expert=> a person who is very knowledgeable about or skilful in a particular area$ Dignified=> having or SHOWING a composed or serious manner that is worthy of respect$ |
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ETYMOLOGY1). Derivation2). Enhance3). Envy4). Result |
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| 88. |
1). Glum2). Silent3). Crabby4). Agreeable |
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| 89. |
1). Worry2). Examine3). Decide4). Turn |
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Answer» The word 'palpate' MEANS 'to examine a BODY part.' THUS option 2 is the CORRECT answer. |
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| 90. |
1). Sinister2). Favourable3). Promising4). Optimistic |
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1). Cautious2). Bevy3). Condiment4). Oppress |
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Answer» The correct word here is 'Cautious.' As we all know, cautious means 'careful to avoid potential problems or DANGERS.' So this is the best antonym as the MEANING of the word 'impetuous' is 'acting or DONE quickly and without thought or care.' So option 1 is correct. Bevy => a large GROUP of people or things of a particular kind. Condiment => a substance such as salt, mustard, or pickle that is used to ADD flavour to food. Oppress => keep (someone) in subjection and hardship. |
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1). Experienced2). Maestro3). Ingenious4). Novice |
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Answer» Correct Answer: Novice Veteran means a person who has had long experience in some FIELD. On the other HAND, novice means an inexperienced person. Hence, the TWO words have opposite meanings. Experienced and maestro are synonymous to veteran and ingenious means CLEVER or innovative. |
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1). Practical2). Unproved3). Hypothetical4). Theoretical |
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Answer» Correct option - 1 Let's first find out the meaning of 'empirical' :- based on, CONCERNED with, or verifiable by observation or EXPERIENCE rather than theory or pure LOGIC; verified; actual; real; FACTUAL; PRACTICAL.$ Now, find the meaning of 'Hypothetical' - supposed but not necessarily real or true; theoretical. Clearly, word practical is the most similar meaning to given word. Hence, option 2 is the correct answer. |
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1). Ascertain2). Prefer3). Abrogate4). Try |
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Answer» The WORD 'rescind' MEANS 'revoke, cancel, or repeal (a law, order, or agreement).' $ Ascertain => assure$ Abrogate =>repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement)$ |
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1). Demolish2). Demean3). Disapprove4). Blame |
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Answer» The word 'belittle' means 'to insult someone or depreciate.' THUS 'demean' is the word having the SIMILAR meaning. Demolish=> destroy Disapprove=> have or express an unfavourable opinion.$ |
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Which of the following is the MOST OPPOSITE in meaning to the given word?Impeccable1). Impale2). Unrelenting3). Culpable4). Pervasive |
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Answer» The MEANING of the words is as follows: IMPECCABLE=> Faultless Impale=> TRANSFIX or pierce with a sharp instrument. Unrelenting=> Inflexible Culpable=> Deserving blame Pervasive=> Prevalent. Thus option 3 is the correct answer. |
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1). Anxiety2). Calm3). Arousal4). Upset |
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Answer» Correct OPTION - 2 Let's FIRST find out the MEANING of 'Equanimity' :- calmness and COMPOSURE, especially in a difficult situation. Now, find the meaning of 'arousal' :- to get excited; to awake by a strong action. Clearly, word calm is the most similar meaning to given word. Hence, option2is the correct answer. |
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1). Abdicate 2). Emanate 3). Stagnant 4). Biopsy |
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Answer» Correct option - 1 Firstly, let's find out the meaning of the given WORD 'relinquish' :- To RENOUNCE or surrender; to give up. Now, find the meanings of given options :- Abdicate - To renounce or relinquish a throne, RIGHT, power, claim, etc. Emanate - To flow out, issue, or proceed, as from source or origin; come forth. Stagnant - Not flowing or running, as water, air, etc. Biopsy - The removal for diagnostic study of a piece of TISSUE from a living body. Clearly, option 1 i.e. abdicate is the most similar in meaning to given word 'relinquish'. Thus, option 1 is the correct answer. |
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1). Pithy2). Accord3). Plethora4). Strife |
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Answer» The given word means a CONFLICT of opinions. So, its opposite MUST mean an agreement. Out of the given options, only 'accord' can give the intended meaning. e.g. The council finally reached an accord. Pithy means BRIEF and to the point. Plethora means a lot of SOMETHING. Strife means a conflict. Therefore, the correct answer is option 2. |
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1). Normal2). Miracle3). Imbecile4). Expectation |
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Answer» Firstly, let's find the meaning of given word prodigy: an outstanding example of a PARTICULAR quality.$ Now, check the meanings of the following words:-$ Normal: conforming to a standard; usual, typical, or expected.$ MIRACLE: extraordinary. Imbecile: a stupid person.$ Expectation: a strong belief that something will happen or be the case.$ Here, option 2 i.e. miracle is the most SIMILAR in meaning to the given word. Hence, option 2 is the correct ANSWER.$ |
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