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Choose the word nearest in meaning to the underlined part:
That the plan is both inhuman and preposterous needs no further proof.

A

Heartless

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Impossible

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Absurd

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Abnormal

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Solution

The correct option is A Absurd
Preposterous means completelycontrary to nature,reason or commonsense. So, the word nearest in meaning is absurd.
Heartless is lacking courage or enthusiasm.
Impossible is hopelesslyunsuitable,difficult, or objectionable.
Abnormal is notnormal,average,typical, or usual or something that isdeviatingfrom a standard.

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