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Choose the word(s) which can correctly replace the word(s) printed in italic bold in the sentence without changing the meaning of it.
Ramnath is such a sham that it is difficult to get along with him.

A
pretender
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unnatural
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C
blunt
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D
farcical
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E
unfair
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Solution

The correct option is B pretender

‘Sham’ means fake or fiction. The correct option as the meaning of this word is Option A, ‘Pretender’. Pretender is a person who claims to be at a position that someone else has though others may disagree to it. Option B ‘unnatural’ means not existing in nature or something artificial. Option C ‘blunt’ is used for a thing that is not sharp at the edge. Option D ‘farcical’ means absurd or ridiculous. Option E ’unfair’ means biased or something that is not based on defined principles. Thus, B, C, D and E are incorrect options and the correct answer is Option A, ‘Pretender’.


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