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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 was a contemplative person.
Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which is nearest in meaning to the italicised part of the sentence.
He was a contemplative person.
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Solution
The correct option is A thoughtful
‘Contemplative’ means thinking seriously for a long period
of time. So, the best fit option as meaning of this word will be Option A, ‘thoughtful’.
Thoughtful means thinking or being absorbed
in some thought. Option B ‘Careless’ means not giving sufficient attention .
Option C ‘Over-zealous’ means too eager and enthusiastic . Option D ‘mischievous’
means causing trouble in a playful way. So, B, C and D are incorrect options. The correct answer is option A, ‘thoughtful’.
‘Contemplative’ means thinking seriously for a long period of time. So, the best fit option as meaning of this word will be Option A, ‘thoughtful’. Thoughtful means thinking or being absorbed in some thought. Option B ‘Careless’ means not giving sufficient attention . Option C ‘Over-zealous’ means too eager and enthusiastic . Option D ‘mischievous’ means causing trouble in a playful way. So, B, C and D are incorrect options. The correct answer is option A, ‘thoughtful’.
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