Question

Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which is nearest in meaning to the italicised word in the sentence.
There is not a single word that is redundant in the report.

• A. bombastic
• B. unimportant
• C. flowery
• D. not needed

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

not needed

The highlighted word means 'unnecessary'.

Option D is correct. 'Not needed' also means 'unnecessary'. Thus, it has the required meaning and is the correct answer.

Options A, B and C are incorrect. They do not have the required meaning.

'Bombastic' and 'flowery' mean 'characterised by excessively decorated talk'.