In each of the following questions, out of the choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word
ANATHEMA
In each of the following questions, out of the choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word
ANATHEMA
The correct option is D Curse
The word “anathema” means “a strong curse.” For
example: "the sergeant clutched the ruined
communicator, muttering anathemas"
Option D: “Curse” means “an offensive word or
phrase used to express anger or annoyance.” For example: "at every blow there was a curse" This
is closest to the meaning of "anathema". Hence, this is the correct
option.
Option A: “Religious chant” means “a chant in accordance
with religious scriptures.” For example: “They continued with their religious
chants.” This is a completely different
meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.
Option B: “Pun” means “a joke exploiting the different
possible meanings of a word or the fact that there are words which sound alike
but have different meanings.” For example: "the
Railway Society reception was an informal party of people of all stations
(excuse the pun) in life" This is a completely different meaning.
Hence, this option is incorrect.
Option C: “Musical Subject” means “the material, usually a recognizable melody, upon which part or all of
a composition is based” For example: “The
musical subjects were placed on the boards.” This
is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.
The word “anathema” means “a strong curse.” For example: "the sergeant clutched the ruined communicator, muttering anathemas"
Option D: “Curse” means “an offensive word or phrase used to express anger or annoyance.” For example: "at every blow there was a curse" This is closest to the meaning of "anathema". Hence, this is the correct option.
Option A: “Religious chant” means “a chant in accordance with religious scriptures.” For example: “They continued with their religious chants.” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.
Option B: “Pun” means “a joke exploiting the different possible meanings of a word or the fact that there are words which sound alike but have different meanings.” For example: "the Railway Society reception was an informal party of people of all stations (excuse the pun) in life" This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.
Option C: “Musical Subject” means “the material, usually a recognizable melody, upon which part or all of a composition is based” For example: “The musical subjects were placed on the boards.” This is a completely different meaning. Hence, this option is incorrect.
