Question
Download Solution PDFSelect the most appropriate synonym for the underlined word in the given sentence.
She had the temerity to call her teacher a liar.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is "impudence."
Key Points
- "Temerity" means audacity or boldness. (अत्यधिक विश्वासभरा आचरण जिसमें रुखेपन की झलक मिलती है; दुस्साहस, धृष्टता)
- Example: He had the temerity to call the teacher a liar!
- "Impudence" also means audacity or boldness. (निर्लज्जता, अशिष्टता)
- Example: With a hint of impudence she told him not to talk.
- Therefore, impudence is the most appropriate synonym for temerity in this context.
- The correct answer is Option 1.
Additional Information
- Tedious means boring or repetitive. (उबाऊ और (समय की दृष्टि से) लंबा)
- Taciturn means reserved or uncommunicative. (अल्पभाषी (अमित्रवत ढंग से); कम बोलनेवाला, चुप्पा)
- Trenchant means sharp or incisive. (तीखा)
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