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Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which is nearest in meaning to the italicised part of the sentence.
He is in the habit of talking superfluously.
Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which is nearest in meaning to the italicised part of the sentence.
He is in the habit of talking superfluously.
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The correct option is B needlessly
Italicized word ‘superfluously’ means excessive or being
more than what is sufficient or required. So, the best fit as the meaning to
this word is ‘needlessly’. Needlessly means a way that is not necessary. For
example, we may say, she worried 'needlessly' about the arrangements. Option A ‘continuously’
means without interruption. Option C ‘Fluently’ means in a smooth and effortless
manner. Option D ‘authoritatively’ means a way that is commanding and self-confident So, the best fit is Option B, ‘needlessly’.
Italicized word ‘superfluously’ means excessive or being more than what is sufficient or required. So, the best fit as the meaning to this word is ‘needlessly’. Needlessly means a way that is not necessary. For example, we may say, she worried 'needlessly' about the arrangements. Option A ‘continuously’ means without interruption. Option C ‘Fluently’ means in a smooth and effortless manner. Option D ‘authoritatively’ means a way that is commanding and self-confident So, the best fit is Option B, ‘needlessly’.
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