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Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can best replace the italicised word in the sentence without changing the meaning of the sentence.
Her new glasses make her look rather owlish.

A

foolish

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solemn

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C

silly

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D

stupid

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Solution

The correct option is A solemn
The highlighted word means 'wise in appearance'.
Option B is correct. 'Solemn' also means 'wise in appearance'. Thus, it has the required meaning and is the correct answer.
Options A, C and D are incorrect. They do not have the required meaning.

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