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Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence:
It was an ignominious defeat for the team.
Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence:
It was an ignominious defeat for the team.
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Solution
The correct option is A shameful
The word 'ignominious' means 'causing public disgrace or shame'. It's a negative expression.
Option A: 'Shameful' is also a negative expression. It means the same thing: worthy of causing disgrace or shame. The word expresses the meaning of ignominious. Hence A is the correct option.
Option B: 'Admirable' is a positive expression. It means 'arousing or deserving respect'. It means the opposite of the given word.
Option C: 'Unaccountable' means 'unable to be explained'. It is irrelevant to the meaning of the given word.
Option D: 'Worthy' is a positive expression. It refers to one who deserves respect and appreciation.
These words do not express the meaning of the underlined word. Hence B, C and D are incorrect.
The word 'ignominious' means 'causing public disgrace or shame'. It's a negative expression.
Option A: 'Shameful' is also a negative expression. It means the same thing: worthy of causing disgrace or shame. The word expresses the meaning of ignominious. Hence A is the correct option.
Option B: 'Admirable' is a positive expression. It means 'arousing or deserving respect'. It means the opposite of the given word.
Option C: 'Unaccountable' means 'unable to be explained'. It is irrelevant to the meaning of the given word.
Option D: 'Worthy' is a positive expression. It refers to one who deserves respect and appreciation.
These words do not express the meaning of the underlined word. Hence B, C and D are incorrect.
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