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Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the italicized part of the sentence.
The purpose of his speech was to lampoon the leading politicians of the day.
The purpose of his speech was to lampoon the leading politicians of the day.
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The correct option is D ridicule
The highlighted word means 'make fun of'.Option C is correct. 'Ridicule' also means 'make fun of'. Thus, it is the correct answer.Options A, B and D are incorrect. They do not have the required meaning.Option D, defame, means 'to attack someone's reputation'.
The highlighted word means 'make fun of'.
Option C is correct. 'Ridicule' also means 'make fun of'. Thus, it is the correct answer.
Options A, B and D are incorrect. They do not have the required meaning.
Option D, defame, means 'to attack someone's reputation'.
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