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Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which is nearest in meaning to the italicised word in the sentence.
He gave an expeditious reply.

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exact

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slow

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C

elaborate

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D

prompt

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Solution

The correct option is C prompt
The highlighted word means 'marked by speed and efficiency'.
Option D is correct. 'Prompt' means 'marked by speed'. Thus, it is similar in meaning to the required one. Hence, it is correct.
Options A, B and C are incorrect. They do not have the required meaning.
Option C, elaborate, means 'detailed'.

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