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Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the word printed in italic bold in the sentence.
His adulatory remarks surprised us.

A
discrete
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insulting
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C
appreciative
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funny
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Solution

The correct option is B appreciative
In this sentence we would be looking into the word that best expresses "Adulatory" from the options given below.
Adulatory means excessively praising or admiring. Appreciative means feeling or showing gratitude or pleasure. The latter best expresses the word "adulatory"
If we look into the other options,
Discrete means individually separate and distinct
Insulting means disrespectful or scornfully abusive
Funny means causing laughter or amusement; humorous
Option C is correct

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