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Select the word that is similar in meaning to the word in capital letters.APPRAISAL
APPRAISAL
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Solution
The correct option is D Estimation
Words that are similar to each other in meaning are also
known as synonyms of each other. The word ‘Appraisal’ means to assess someone formally and thoroughly, and then make a judgement or estimation of their performance. Both ‘Enlightenment’ and ‘Application’
are irrelevant in terms of meaning to the word, ruling out Options B) and D);
and while ‘Application’ is only tangentially related to the word. Thus, ‘Estimation’ is the
closest in meaning to ‘Appraisal’ – leaving us with the correct answer, Option A).
Words that are similar to each other in meaning are also known as synonyms of each other. The word ‘Appraisal’ means to assess someone formally and thoroughly, and then make a judgement or estimation of their performance. Both ‘Enlightenment’ and ‘Application’ are irrelevant in terms of meaning to the word, ruling out Options B) and D); and while ‘Application’ is only tangentially related to the word. Thus, ‘Estimation’ is the closest in meaning to ‘Appraisal’ – leaving us with the correct answer, Option A).
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