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Question

Choose the option which can suitably replace the italicized word in the sentence without changing its meaning:
I don't mean to be flippant but there is no nice way to kill somebody in a war.

A
frivolous
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B
mean
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C
desperate
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D
naughty
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Solution

The correct option is A frivolous
Option A: 'Flippant' means 'not showing a serious or respectful attitude'.
'Frivolous' is 'not having any serious purpose or value'. This word means the same as 'flippant'.
Hence this word replaces the italicized word and option A is correct.
Option B: 'Mean' means 'unkind or unfair'.
Option C: 'Desperate' means 'great need or desire for something'.
Option D: 'Naughty' means 'badly behaved, disobedient'.
These words do not mean the same as the given word. So, they cannot replace it.
Hence options B, C and D are incorrect.

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