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Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the word or group of words in capital letters.
DOLEFUL
Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the word or group of words in capital letters.
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Solution
The correct option is D Mournful
Words that are similar to each other in meaning are also known as synonyms of each other. The word ‘Doleful’ means to express sorrow or grief, or to mourn. While 'Depressed' and ‘Dreary’ are tangentially related to the word, and ‘Sobre’ is irrelevant to the word in terms of meaning, 'Mournful' is the closest in meaning to ‘Doleful’ – leaving us with the correct answer, Option D).
Words that are similar to each other in meaning are also known as synonyms of each other. The word ‘Doleful’ means to express sorrow or grief, or to mourn. While 'Depressed' and ‘Dreary’ are tangentially related to the word, and ‘Sobre’ is irrelevant to the word in terms of meaning, 'Mournful' is the closest in meaning to ‘Doleful’ – leaving us with the correct answer, Option D).
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