Question

Choose the word or phrase which is nearest in meaning to the given key word:

Duplicity

• A. Innocence
• B. Cleverness
• C. Deceitfulness
• D. Repetition

Answer 1

The correct option is C Deceitfulness

'Duplicity' means hiding the truth, or being dishonest.

Option A - 'Innocence' means the fact that someone is not guilty of a crime. Thus option a is incorrect.

Option B - 'Cleverness' means an ability to understand and learn quickly and easily. Thus option B is incorrect.

Option D - 'Repetition' means the act of doing or saying something again. Thus option D is incorrect.

Option C - 'Deceitfulness' means an act of keeping the truth hidden. Thus option C is the correct answer.

'Duplicity - Deceitfulness'